He'll

//hiːl// contraction

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Definitions

Contraction
  1. 1
    Contraction of he + will. abbreviation, alt-of, contraction
  2. 2
    Contraction of he + shall. abbreviation, alt-of, contraction

Example

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"Give him an inch and he'll take a yard."

Etymology

Contraction of he (wi)ll and he shall

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