Definition will in British English

will noun

noun

/wɪl/

someone's determination to do what is necessary to achieve what they want

Example

Mr Wolski had an iron will and learned to walk again.

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Without the will to win, the team won't go far.

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Synonyms and related words

determination ambition will

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what someone wants to happen

Example

For once politicians are listening to the will of the people.

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He claims he was held in the flat against his will.

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She was a powerful ruler, used to imposing her will.

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will volition volunteer

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Example

This machine seems to have a will of its own.

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will volition volunteer

a legal document that explains what you want to happen to your money and possessions after you die. This is often more formally called a last will and testament

Example

I really should make a will, just in case something happens.

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Ed's father didn't leave him anything in his will.

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Her children, who were left nothing, are now contesting the will.

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He asked his brother to execute the will for him after his death.

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affidavit article bail bond an accident of birth be descended from beneficiary

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