will

noun
UK: /wɪl/
US: /wɪl/

  1. A strong desire or determination to do something.

    1. She has the will to succeed, so she always studies hard. [ ] [ ]
    2. Despite facing many challenges, his will to overcome them never faltered. [ ] [ ]

  2. The mental power to control your own thoughts and actions.

    1. He showed great will in resisting the temptation of dessert. [ ] [ ]
    2. It takes a strong will to maintain a healthy lifestyle consistently. [ ] [ ]

  3. A legal document that says what should happen to your property after you die.

    1. My grandma made a will, so the house will be shared. [ ] [ ]
    2. The lawyer helped them to draft a comprehensive will to ensure their assets were distributed according to their wishes. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

determination testament wish
will verb

  1. Used to express a strong intention or determination to do something.

    1. I will finish my homework later after dinner. [ ] [ ]
    2. Despite the difficulties, they will persevere and achieve their goals. [ ] [ ]

  2. Used to talk about what is going to happen in the future.

    1. The sun will rise at 6 AM tomorrow without any delay. [ ] [ ]
    2. According to the forecast, it will likely rain later this evening. [ ] [ ]

  3. Used to express a request.

    1. Will you please close the window after you leave? [ ] [ ]
    2. Will you be kind enough to help me carry these groceries upstairs? [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "will" in English means: A strong desire or determination to do something., The mental power to control your own thoughts and actions., A legal document that says what should happen to your property after you die..

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

Synonyms for "will": determination, testament, wish.

Example usage of "will": "She has the will to succeed, so she always studies hard.". More examples on the page.