shall

verb
UK: /ʃæl/
US: /ʃæl/

  1. Used to express a future action or intention, mainly in formal contexts or when making offers or suggestions.

    1. I shall go to the store later today. [ ] [ ]
    2. We shall overcome this challenge with hard work and dedication to the problem. [ ] [ ]

  2. Used to express a strong assertion or certainty about the future.

    1. They shall regret this mistake. [ ] [ ]
    2. The truth shall prevail despite all of the attempts to suppress it. [ ] [ ]

  3. Used to express determination or a command, often in legal or formal settings.

    1. The defendant shall appear in court. [ ] [ ]
    2. The committee shall convene weekly to discuss all pressing matters. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

will should must

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "shall" in English means: Used to express a future action or intention, mainly in formal contexts or when making offers or suggestions., Used to express a strong assertion or certainty about the future., Used to express determination or a command, often in legal or formal settings..

The phonetic transcription of "shall" is /ʃæl/ in British English and /ʃæl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "shall": will, should, must.

Example usage of "shall": "I shall go to the store later today.". More examples on the page.