Basic Details
Word: Will
Part of Speech: Noun / Verb
Meaning:
Noun: The mental faculty by which a person decides or chooses; determination.
Verb: To express future intent or desire.
Synonyms: Determination, resolve, intention, choice
Antonyms: Indecision, hesitation, uncertainty
Idioms and Phrases
- Free will: The ability to make choices independently of external influence. Example: "Humans have free will to make their own decisions."
- Against one's will: Doing something unwillingly. Example: "He was drafted against his will."
- Where there's a will, there's a way: Determination can overcome obstacles. Example: "She worked hard to start her business; where there's a will, there's a way."
Usage Examples
Example 1: His strong will helped him overcome the difficulties in life.
Example 2: She will finish her project by tomorrow.
Example 3: They acted according to their free will.
Fun Fact
The word "will" comes from the Old English word "willan," meaning "to wish or desire." It has been used for centuries to describe both desire and determination.
Famous Quote
"Where there's a will, there's a way." - Proverb
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "will" mean as a noun?
a) A tool
b) Determination or choice
c) A type of animal
d) A place
Answer: b) Determination or choice
2. Which is a synonym of "will"?
a) Indecision
b) Resolve
c) Hesitation
d) Uncertainty
Answer: b) Resolve
3. Which is an antonym of "will"?
a) Determination
b) Choice
c) Indecision
d) Intention
Answer: c) Indecision
4. Which sentence uses "will" correctly?
a) She will succeed because she is determined.
b) He will the ball across the field yesterday.
c) Will is raining outside.
d) They willly went home.
Answer: a) She will succeed because she is determined.
5. What does the idiom "where there's a will, there's a way" mean?
a) Only lucky people succeed
b) Determination can overcome obstacles
c) Life is easy
d) Some things are impossible
Answer: b) Determination can overcome obstacles
