Word: WILL
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Definition of WILL
- (now uncommon or literary) To wish, desire (something).
"Do what you will."
- (nowadays rare) To wish or desire (that something happen); to intend (that).
- (auxiliary) To habitually do (a given action).
- One's independent faculty of choice; the ability to be able to exercise one's choice or intention.
"Of course, man's will is often regulated by his reason."
- One's intention or decision; someone's orders or commands.
"Eventually I submitted to my parents' will."
- The act of choosing to do something; a personโs conscious intent or volition.
"Most creatures have a will to live."
- To wish, desire.
- To instruct (that something be done) in one's will.
- To try to make (something) happen by using one's will (intention).
"All the fans were willing their team to win the game."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "will" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "will", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WILL a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is WILL worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in WILL? โผ
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Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing WILL:
- # the will effect
- # master of will
- # playing with will
- # in terms of will
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