Word Type

Verb

The word "shall" can be used as a verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

man shall not live by bread alone never the twain shall meet seek and ye shall find shalbe shall I say shall we say shall-issue shalln't shan't speak of the devil and he shall appear this too shall pass this too shall pass away

Etymologically Related To

shild

Context

modal verb

Related Terms

must ought should will

Related Terms

ought owe shalt shan't should will

Similar Terms

will

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