PrintWith the first person

Will expresses determination. It may also express ideas such as promise, threat or willingness.

Determination

  • I will go, whatever happens.
  • We will not surrender.
  • I will not give up.

Promise

  • I will try to find you a good job.

Threat

  • We will dismiss you from service.
  • He will be prosecuted.

Willingness

  • ‘There is the door bell.’ ‘I will go.

With the second and third person pronouns

When used with second and third person pronouns will expresses simple futurity.

  • She will be back in ten minutes.
  • The train will leave at 8 o’clock.
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