What does WILLS mean?

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Noun, verb

Definitions:

Noun: the legal document stating how a person wishes their property to be distributed after death.

Verb: third person singular present tense of will; expressing the future tense.

Pronunciations:

US: /wɪlz/

UK: /wɪlz/

Origin and Usage:

The noun "wills" comes from Old English "willan" meaning "to wish, desire, want." The verb "will" comes from Old English "willan" meaning "to wish, desire, want" or "to choose, be willing." The legal document sense of "wills" dates back to the 16th century, and the future tense sense of "will" dates back to the 9th century.

Synonyms:

Noun: testament, last will and testament, bequest, inheritance.

Verb: shall, be going to, intend to, plan to.

Related Words:

swill, still, hills, spills, skills.

Example Sentences:

Noun: She left everything to her children in her will.

Verb: He will visit his grandparents next week.