will · modal
will (ABLE/WILLING)
A1 used to talk about what someone or something is able or willing to do
Dictionary examples:
The teacher will dance for good grades. (0.0)
My phone won't work underwater. (0.0)
My dog will dance for food. (0.0)
I've asked her but she won't come. (11.7)
I'll give you a ride. (15.7)
The car won't start. (17.9)
will (FUTURE)
A2 used to talk about what is going to happen in the future, especially things that you are certain about
Dictionary examples:
I will eat 100 pizzas tomorrow. My stomach will cry! (0.0)
My homework will eat my dog. I will need a new excuse! (0.0)
My cat will be president in 2024. He will meow speeches! (0.0)
Will Susie be there? (3.5)
I'll see him on Saturday. (5.3)
Ben will be five years old next month. (8.8)
It won't be easy to find another secretary. (28.8)
The train leaves at 8:58, so we'll be in Boston by early afternoon. (57.2)
will (ASK)
A2 used to ask someone to do something
Dictionary examples:
Will you tell my boss I'm sick with 'homeworkitis'? (0.0)
Will you teach my cat to bark? (0.0)
Will you teach my dog to meow? (0.0)
Will you give me her address? (7.6)
Will you join us for a drink, Evie? (12.6)
Will you give that to Tony when you see him, please? (37.4)
will (IF)
A2 used in conditional sentences that start with 'if' and use the present tense
Dictionary examples:
If you cook dinner, I'll eat it even if it's bad. (0.0)
If you wear that hat, I'll pretend I don't know you. (0.0)
If you tickle a lion, I'll call the zoo. (0.0)
If he's late again, I'll be very angry. (22.0)
I won't be surprised if she cancels the trip. (26.5)
will have
B2 used to form the future perfect tense
Dictionary examples:
Next month, Gary will have been working here for 10 years. (12.4)
He'll have reached Denver by tonight. (21.0)