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will

/wɪl/
Meanings
  • verb

    An expression of intention or desire to carry out an action.

    - "I will help you with your homework."
    - "She will be here soon."
    - "He will not eat the last piece of cake."
  • verb

    Having the power, authority, or inherent ability to do something.

    - "The car will start when you turn the key."
    - "The sun will rise tomorrow."
    - "The law states that you will be fined for speeding."
  • noun

    A person's last will and testament.

    - "After his death, his will was read to the family."
    - "The executor of the will was named in the document."
    - "The contents of the will were kept a secret."
Pronunciation
  1. /wɪl/



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  2. /wɪl/



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Synonyms

last will , last will and testament , testament , bequeath , leave
Rhymes
Words rhyming with will
bill , thrill , ill , chill , willow , drill , mill , chilled , still , ill-will , spill , grill , kill , hill , willow , skill , millstone , pill , shrill , rill , thrill , gill , chilled , spill , willow , till , distill , drill , kill , chill , shrill , fill , tiller , griller , spiller , millstone , chiller , giller , stiller , driller , miller , griller , spiller , tiller , filler , thriller , griller , killer , chiller , filler , driller , miller , griller , spiller , tiller , filler , shriller , driller , miller , griller , spiller , tiller , filler , distiller , driller , miller , griller , spiller , tiller , filler , chiller , driller , miller , griller , spiller , tiller , filler , filler
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. will (English) : {"meaning1"=>"An expression of intention or desire to carry out an action.", "meaning2"=>"Having the power, authority, or inherent ability to do something.", "meaning3"=>"A person's last will and testament."}

  2. will (Scottish Gaelic) : {"meaning1"=>"I will, shall."}

  3. will (Irish) : {"meaning1"=>"I will, shall."}

  4. willow (English) : {"meaning1"=>"A tree with long, flexible branches."}

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. will (English) : An expression of intention or desire to carry out an action.

  2. will (English) : Having the power, authority, or inherent ability to do something.

  3. will (English) : A person's last will and testament.

  4. will (Scottish Gaelic) : I will, shall.

  5. will (Irish) : I will, shall.

  6. willow (English) : A tree with long, flexible branches.

Variants
List of all variants of will that leads to same result
if you will , will , willed , willing , wills , would , at will , wilt , wouldest , wouldst , will-less , will-o'-the-wisp , will-o'-the-wisps , will to power
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

will (present tense), willed (past tense), willingly (adverb), wills (plural noun)

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'wille,' meaning 'desire, pleasure,' from 'willan,' 'to wish.'

Trivia
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  1. The word 'will' is derived from the Old English word 'wille,' which means 'desire, pleasure.'

  2. The term 'will' has been used in literature for centuries, with the first recorded use dating back to the 1300s.

  3. In some legal systems, a person's last will and testament is referred to as their 'testamentary capacity.'

  4. The longest will on record is believed to be the one written by Oliver Cromwell in 1653, which was over 200 pages long.

Related Concepts
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  1. intention: The mental state of intending to perform an action or actions in the future.

  2. desire: A strong feeling of wanting or longing for something.

  3. determination: The quality of being determined to do something, despite obstacles or challenges.

  4. commitment: The act of binding oneself to a contract, agreement, or other obligation.

Culture
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The concept of 'will' has been a significant part of various cultures and literary works. In literature, 'will' has been used as a theme in numerous works, such as Shakespeare's 'Hamlet,' where the character's desire for revenge is driven by his father's last will. In art, the will has been depicted as a symbol of power and authority, such as in the painting 'The Last Will' by Jan van Eyck. In music, the term 'will' has been used metaphorically, such as in the song 'I Will Always Love You' by Whitney Houston.

How to Memorize "will"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the word 'will' written out in different fonts and sizes.
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    - Create a mental image of the different definitions of 'will'.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'will' with the concept of determination and intention.
    - Link the word 'will' to the idea of making a promise or commitment.
    - Connect the word 'will' to the image of a tree with long, flexible branches (for the homonym 'willow').

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic device using the first letter of each definition: 'Want, Intend, Last.'
    - Use the acronym 'WILL' to remember the definitions: 'Wish, Intend, Legacy.'
    - Create a rhyme to help remember the definitions: 'Will, I will, make a will, now I will, fulfill my will.'

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