Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /wɪl/Category:Entries with IPA pronunciation
• SAMPA: /wIl/

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Verb

1. (modal)Category:Modal auxiliary verbs (intransitive)Category:VerbsCategory:Intransitive verbs You use will to say that you strongly expect something to happen in the future.

   Don't worry. The sun will come up again tomorrow.

2. (modal)Category:Modal auxiliary verbs (intransitive)Category:VerbsCategory:Intransitive verbs If you will do something, you make a plan to do it.

   I will go to the store.

Verb

1. (transitive)Category:Transitive verbs If you will something to happen, you wish for it to happen.
2. (transitive)Category:Transitive verbs If you will something to someone, you write down your plan to give it to them after your death.

   He willed his coin collection to his son.

Noun

1. (countable)Category:Countable nouns A will is a statement about what you want to happen after you die.
2. (uncountable)Category:Uncountable nouns Will is the ability to push through difficulties.
   • Synonyms: willpower, perseverance and determination

   His will states that the house will be inherited by his oldest son after his death.

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