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aux.v. Past tense would (wd) 1. Used to indicate simple futurity: They will appear later. 2. Used to indicate likelihood or certainty: You will regret this. 3. Used to indicate willingness: Will you help me with this package? 4. Used to indicate requirement or command: You will report to me afterward. 5. Used to indicate intention: I will too if I feel like it. 6. Used to indicate customary or habitual action: People will talk. 7. Used to indicate capacity or ability: This metal will not crack under heavy pressure. 8. Used to indicate probability or expectation: That will be the messenger ringing. tr. & intr.v. [Middle English willen, to intend to, from Old English willan; see wel-1 in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] |
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