Shall - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ʃəl|  American pronunciation of the word shall
Brit.  |ʃal|  British pronunciation of the word shall

verb

- (modal auxiliary verb, defective) Used before a verb to indicate the simple future tense, particularly in the first person singular or plural.
I shall sing in the choir tomorrow
- Used similarly to indicate determination or obligation, particularly in the second and third persons singular and plural.
(determination): You shall go to the ball!
(obligation): Citizens shall provide proof of identity.
- Used in questions to suggest a possible future action.
Shall we go out later?
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