will

modal verb, noun/wɪl/CEFR A1

ভবিষ্যতে ঘটবে বোঝায়; ইচ্ছাশক্তি; উইল, দলিল

Meaning

Used for the future or for a decision made now; or determination; or a legal document.

Example sentences

I will call you tomorrow.আমি কাল তোমাকে ফোন করব।
He left the land to his daughter in his will.তিনি উইলে জমিটি মেয়েকে দিয়ে গেছেন।

Word forms

negative: will not / won't
past form: would

A common mistake

If it will rain, we will cancel.→If it rains, we will cancel.

After if the present simple is used, even though the meaning is future. Will belongs in the other half of the sentence.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: shall, determination

Similar words, and what each means

shall
করব (ভবিষ্যৎ); প্রস্তাব
Used with I and we for the future, or to make an offer or suggestion.
determination
দৃঢ়সংকল্প
Firmness of purpose in doing or achieving something.

Other English words for “ভবিষ্যতে ঘটবে বোঝায়; ইচ্ছাশক্তি; উইল, দলিল”

willpower
The ability to control one's own thoughts and actions in order to achieve something.
document
A file of written text, or an official paper.

Word family

Words built on the same root. Learning them together is faster than learning them apart.

willingadjectiveইচ্ছুক, রাজি

“will” elsewhere on EnglishBD

Knowing that is worth more than memorising the list, because it tells you exactly which three groups will feel unfamiliar and why.
Parts of Speech in English →
Sit in on any interview in Dhaka and you will hear the first line: “Myself Rahim, I am from Barishal.” It is said with confidence, it is said by good students, and it is not English.
Reflexive Pronouns: myself, yourself, himself →
These forms are common in everyday speech here, and people will understand you — but write the simple form in exams, emails and interviews.
Stative Verbs: Which Verbs Cannot Take -ing →

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