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Meaning of shall

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

shall

Pronunciation:/ˈʃæl//ʃ(ə)/

verb

Definitions

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

    Example: I hope that we shall win the game.

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

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

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

    Example: Let us examine that, shall we?

  4. To owe.