will
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
3 of 5I will call you when I arrive at the station.
I will call you when I arrive at the station.
The company will announce the new policy tomorrow morning.
The company will announce the new policy tomorrow morning.
I'll see you later at the cafe!
I'll see you later at the cafe!
Word Family
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
I will call you when I arrive at the station.
everydayI will call you when I arrive at the station.
The company will announce the new policy tomorrow morning.
formalThe company will announce the new policy tomorrow morning.
I'll see you later at the cafe!
informalI'll see you later at the cafe!
Further analysis will provide more insight into the data.
academicFurther analysis will provide more insight into the data.
We will finalize the budget during the meeting.
businessWe will finalize the budget during the meeting.
Word Family
Common Collocations
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
Use 'will' for spontaneous decisions; use 'going to' for plans made before speaking.
Shall is much more formal and often used for offers or suggestions in questions.
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).
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').
Memory Tip
Think of a 'Wheel' rolling into the future. 'Will' moves you forward in time.
Word Origin
Derived from the Old English 'willan', meaning to wish, desire, or be willing.
Grammar Patterns
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
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