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shall

The correct spelling is shall.

How to pronounce shall

/ˈʃæl/
verb

IPA: /ˈʃæl/

Say it like: Sha-ll

The correct spelling is shall. (modal, auxiliary verb, defective) Used before a verb to indicate the simple future tense in the first person singular or plural. For example: "I hope that we shall win the game."

Usage Examples

I hope that we shall win the game.

(determination): You shall go to the ball!

Let us examine that, shall we?

Definition

verb

  1. 1.(modal, auxiliary verb, defective) Used before a verb to indicate the simple future tense in the first person singular or plural.
  2. 2.Used similarly to indicate determination or obligation in the second and third persons singular or plural.
  3. 3.Used in questions with the first person singular or plural to suggest a possible future action.
  4. 4.To owe.

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