will

/wɪl/

modal verb

  1. Used to talk about future events, actions, or states.

    A1

    followed by the base form of a verb

    • "I will call you tomorrow."A1
    • "The new library will open next month."B1

  2. Used to make a promise, offer, request, or decision made at the time of speaking.

    A2

    followed by the base form of a verb

    • "I will help you with your homework."A2
    • "Will you please send me the report by Friday?"B1

  3. Used to describe a person's willingness, refusal, or usual behavior.

    B1

    followed by the base form of a verb

    • "She will not listen to anyone."B1
    • "He will often stay late to finish his work."B2

noun

  1. A person's ability to make decisions and control their actions; determination.

    B2

    uncountable

    • "With enough will, you can achieve your goal."B2
    • "She succeeded through a combination of talent and strong will."C1

  2. A legal document stating how a person's money and property should be distributed after their death.

    B1

    countable

    • "My grandparents made a will."B1
    • "The lawyer read the deceased man's will to the family."B2

Common mistakes

  • I will to go tomorrow.→I will go tomorrow.

    After the modal verb will, use the base form without to.

  • I will going tomorrow.→I will go tomorrow.

    Do not use the -ing form directly after will.

Collocations

will bewill havewill dolast will and testamentstrong will

Word family

willingwillingnessunwillingwillpower