will (future)

will (future) means “will + verb: future predictions and decisions made at the moment of speaking”. Will + base verb talks about the future: It will rain tomorrow (prediction). Formation: will + V · I'll · will not = won't

will + verb: future predictions and decisions made at the moment of speaking

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Formation

will + V · I'll · will not = won't

Explanation

Will + base verb talks about the future: It will rain tomorrow (prediction). I'll help you (decision made right now). Will never changes form: she will, they will. Negative: will not → won't. Question: Will you come?

Examples

I will call you tonight.
It will rain tomorrow.

Note

In speech, I will usually becomes I'll. For plans already decided before speaking, be going to is more natural — see that entry.

FAQ

will (future) — what does it mean and how is it used?

will + verb: future predictions and decisions made at the moment of speaking. Will + base verb talks about the future: It will rain tomorrow (prediction). I'll help you (decision made right now). Will never changes form: she will, they will. Negative: will not → won't. Question: Will you come?

will (future) — how do you form it?

will + V · I'll · will not = won't

will (future) — any usage notes?

In speech, I will usually becomes I'll. For plans already decided before speaking, be going to is more natural — see that entry.

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