will
UK: wɪl | US: wɪl
n. 1. The faculty by which a person decides on and initiates action; volition.
n. 2. A legal document declaring a person's wishes regarding the disposal of their property after death.
v. 1. Expressing the future tense (e.g., "I will go").
v. 2. Expressing intention, desire, or willingness (e.g., "She will help you").
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The word "will" traces back to Old English willan ("to wish, desire, intend"), from Proto-Germanic wiljaną. It shares roots with German wollen and Dutch willen. Originally tied to volition and desire, it later grammaticalized into a future-tense auxiliary verb in Middle English. Its dual meaning—both as a noun (volition/legal document) and verb (future tense/intention)—reflects its evolution from concrete desire to abstract function.
She has a strong will to succeed.
He drafted his will last year.
They will arrive at noon.
Will you join us for dinner?
The team will not give up easily.