CEFR A2

shall

modal verb

Meaning

Used to express obligation or to give a command.

Examples

You shall not pass!
All employees shall complete this training by Friday.

Synonyms: will, must, ought to, should

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shall (A2)

modal verb

Pronunciation: /ʃæl/

Definition

Used to express obligation or to give a command.

Examples

You shall not pass!
All employees shall complete this training by Friday.

How to Use shall

shall not (collocation): Used to forbid something strongly. — "You shall not enter this room."
shall we (collocation): Used to make a suggestion or ask for agreement. — "Shall we go to the cinema tonight?"
shall I (collocation): Used to offer help or ask for instructions. — "Shall I carry that bag for you?"

Synonyms of shall

Words with a similar meaning to shall:

Antonyms of shall

Words with the opposite meaning to shall:

will

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