shall

UK /ʃæl/ US /ʃæl/
verb 4

Definitions

verb

1

Used before a verb to indicate the simple future tense in the first person singular or plural.

I shall sing in the choir tomorrow.

I hope that we shall win the game.

2

Used similarly to indicate determination or obligation in the second and third persons singular or plural.

(determination): You shall go to the ball!; He shall be given a fair trial.

(obligation): Citizens shall provide proof of identity.

3

Used in questions with the first person singular or plural to suggest a possible future action.

What shall I do? Shall I give you a hand?

Shall we go out later?

4

To owe.

I thee shall a hundred golden coins; th'amount thou shalt the Queen is much higher.

He should þe Princess his Life, for she had deliver'd him from þe Poison deadly.

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