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shall
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- pronunciation:
- shael
- features:
- Grammatical Patterns
| part of speech: |
auxiliary verb |
| inflections: |
shall, should |
| definition 1: |
used to express a future action or state; will (used only with the subjects "we" and "I").
I shall leave on the first train tomorrow.[modal verb + bare infinitive
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I shall be so happy to see them again.[modal verb + bare infinitive
]
Shall we be meeting in the conference room?[modal verb + bare infinitive
]
We shall never forget your kindness.[modal verb + bare infinitive
]
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| definition 2: |
used to express an offer or suggestion (used only with the subjects "we" and "I").
Shall I pick you up at eight?[modal verb + bare infinitive
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Shall we dance?[modal verb + bare infinitive
]
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| definition 3: |
definitely will, as by compulsion or command.
You shall do as I say![modal verb + bare infinitive
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