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Shall

/ˈʃæl/

(modal, auxiliary verb, defective) Used before a verb to indicate the simple future tense in the first person singular or plural.

📖 Definitions of "Shall"

verb
  1. 1

    (modal, auxiliary verb, defective) Used before a verb to indicate the simple future tense in the first person singular or plural.

    "I hope that we shall win the game."

  2. 2

    Used similarly to indicate determination or obligation in the second and third persons singular or plural.

    "(determination): You shall go to the ball!"

  3. 3

    Used in questions with the first person singular or plural to suggest a possible future action.

    "Let us examine that, shall we?"

  4. 4

    To owe.

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