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ll

Pronunciation: [əl]

Word

Context: "future action"

(verb) short for 'will', used to talk about something that is going to happen in the future. We use 'll when we're making a promise or telling someone what we will do.

Example

I’ll help you with your homework after dinner.

Example

I won’t forget to bring your book tomorrow.

Example

Will you join us for the picnic this weekend?

Context: "informal speech"

(noun) used to refer to a common misunderstanding or miscommunication. This use is informal and often seen in spoken English.

Example

I had a little 'll when I was explaining my plans to him.

Example

There was no 'll in our conversation; we understood each other perfectly.

Example

Did you notice any 'll in the way he expressed his ideas?

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