A1 verb Neutral #33 most common

will

/wɪl/

A modal verb used to talk about future actions, predictions, or promises. It is placed before the base form of a verb to show that something is going to happen later.

Examples

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1

I will call you when I arrive at the station.

I will call you when I arrive at the station.

2

The company will announce the new policy tomorrow morning.

The company will announce the new policy tomorrow morning.

3

I'll see you later at the cafe!

I'll see you later at the cafe!

Word Family

Noun
will
Verb
will
Adverb
willingly
Adjective
willing
Related
willpower
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Memory Tip

Think of a 'Wheel' rolling into the future. 'Will' moves you forward in time.

Quick Quiz

I think it ___ rain later today.

Correct!

The correct answer is: will

Examples

1

I will call you when I arrive at the station.

everyday

I will call you when I arrive at the station.

2

The company will announce the new policy tomorrow morning.

formal

The company will announce the new policy tomorrow morning.

3

I'll see you later at the cafe!

informal

I'll see you later at the cafe!

4

Further analysis will provide more insight into the data.

academic

Further analysis will provide more insight into the data.

5

We will finalize the budget during the meeting.

business

We will finalize the budget during the meeting.

Word Family

Noun
will
Verb
will
Adverb
willingly
Adjective
willing
Related
willpower

Common Collocations

will be will be
will have will have
will do will do
will go will go
will definitely will definitely

Common Phrases

Where there's a will, there's a way

Determination helps you find a solution

At will

Whenever one wants

Will do

I will do that (short response)

Often Confused With

will vs going to

Use 'will' for spontaneous decisions; use 'going to' for plans made before speaking.

will vs shall

Shall is much more formal and often used for offers or suggestions in questions.

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Usage Notes

Use 'will' for instant decisions made at the moment of speaking, or for general predictions about the future. In spoken English, it is very common to use the contraction ''ll' (e.g., I'll, You'll, He'll).

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Common Mistakes

Do not use 'to' after will (e.g., say 'I will go,' not 'I will to go'). Do not add '-s' for the third person (e.g., say 'He will,' not 'He wills').

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Memory Tip

Think of a 'Wheel' rolling into the future. 'Will' moves you forward in time.

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Word Origin

Derived from the Old English 'willan', meaning to wish, desire, or be willing.

Grammar Patterns

Subject + will + base verb (e.g., I will eat) Subject + won't (will not) + base verb for negatives Will + subject + base verb for questions
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Cultural Context

In English-speaking cultures, using 'will' for a promise is considered a firm commitment.

Quick Quiz

I think it ___ rain later today.

Correct!

The correct answer is: will

Related Words

example

A1

An example is a specific thing or person that shows what a group or a rule is like. It is used to help explain something more clearly so that others can understand it easily.

always

A1

This word describes something that happens at all times or on every occasion. It is a frequency adverb used to talk about habits, permanent truths, or repeated actions.

result

A1

A result is something that happens or exists because of something else that happened before. It is often used to describe the final score of a game, the grade on a test, or the outcome of a specific action.

reason

A1

A reason is a cause or explanation for why something happens or why someone does something. It is the information that answers the question 'Why?'.

research

A1

A detailed study of a subject, especially in order to discover (new) information or reach a (new) understanding. It involves gathering facts and data to test a theory or solve a problem.

girl

A1

A female child or a young female person from birth until she reaches adulthood. It is also commonly used to refer to a daughter or, in informal settings, to a young woman.

food

A1

Food refers to any substance consumed by living organisms to provide nutritional support for the body. It can be of plant, animal, or fungal origin and contains essential nutrients like carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.

moment

A1

A very short period of time or a specific point in time. It is often used to ask someone to wait briefly or to describe a significant event occurring right now.

himself

A1

A reflexive pronoun used as the object of a verb or preposition when the subject is a male person or animal previously mentioned. It is also used to emphasize that a specific man or boy did something personally or without help.

force

A1

Force is the physical strength or energy that is used to push or pull an object. It can also refer to an organized group of people, such as the police or a military group.

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