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Word: Shall
Speech Type: Verb
Old English sceal, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zal and German soll, from a base meaning ‘owe’
ʃal
(in the first person) expressing the future tense
Short Definition:expressing future tense
Examples:- this time next week I shall be in Scotland
- we shan't be gone long
expressing a strong assertion or intention
Short Definition:expressing strong assertion or intention
Examples:- they shall succeed
- you shall not frighten me out of this
expressing an instruction, command, or obligation
Short Definition:expressing instruction or command
Examples:- every employer shall take all practicable steps to ensure the safety of employees
- you shall not steal
used in questions indicating offers or suggestions
Short Definition:used in questions indicating offers or suggestions
Examples:- shall I send you the book?
- shall we go?
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