shall

  1. Verb.  (context, modal auxiliary verb) (non-gloss definition, Used before a verb to indicate the simple future tense, particularly in the first person singular or plural.) .
  2. Verb.  (non-gloss definition, Used similarly to indicate determination or obligation, particularly in the second and third persons singular and plural.) .
  3. Verb.  (non-gloss definition, Used in questions to suggest a possible future action.) .
  4. Verb.  (obsolete) To owe.

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