Pronunciation

/wɪl/

Definitions

• Verb: (1) To have a desire or intention to do something; be disposed or determined to. For example: “I will study harder this semester.”
• (2) Express future action with certainty or commitment. For example: “I will arrive on time.”
• (3) To have the power or ability to do something. For example: “The machine will lift the heavy weight.”

Phrases

• “Be willing to” implies a readiness or openness to do something.
• “If I were to” or “I will if” expresses hypothetical situations.
• “Willpower” refers to the strength of one’s determination.

Example Sentences

• Future Action: “I will call you later this evening.”
• Conditional: “If it rains, I will stay inside.”
• Desire: “She will never give up on her dreams.”

Synonyms

• Intend
• Purpose
• Mean to
• Determine
• Be going to
• Plan to
• Desire to

Antonyms

• Refuse
• Avoid
• Decline
• Abstain
• Be unwilling to

Usage Tips

• “Will” is often followed by infinitive verbs (e.g., “to do”).
• In questions, “will” is typically replaced by “shall” for first-person singular ("Shall I help you?") or “will” for second and third-person singular/plural ("Will they come?").
• Future continuous tense (“I will be studying…”) can also use “will” with “-ing” verbs.