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shall

[ʃæl]

shall Definition

  • 1used to indicate future action
  • 2used to make a suggestion or offer

Using shall: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "shall" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I shall be there by noon.

  • Example

    Shall we go for a walk?

  • Example

    Shall I help you with that?

  • Example

    You shall not pass!

shall Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for shall

Phrases with shall

  • shall we dance?

    a question asked when one person wants to dance with another

    Example

    He extended his hand and asked her, 'Shall we dance?'

  • a phrase used to indicate that the speaker will come back

    Example

    General MacArthur famously said, 'I shall return,' after being forced to leave the Philippines during World War II.

  • an expression used to indicate that something will be done according to someone's wishes

    Example

    The party will be held as it shall please the host.

Origins of shall

Old English 'sceal', meaning 'owe, be under obligation'

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Summary: shall in Brief

The word 'shall' [ʃæl] is a modal verb used to indicate future action or make a suggestion or offer. It is often interchangeable with 'will' or 'should.' Examples include 'I shall be there by noon,' and 'Shall we go for a walk?' 'Shall' is also used in phrases like 'shall we dance?' and 'I shall return.'

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