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Term: Shall

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: Used to indicate future action

Example: I shall go to the grocery store tomorrow.

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Part of Speech: Modal Verb

Sense 1: Used to express a command or strong intention

Example: You shall do as I say!

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Part of Speech: Modal Verb

Sense 2: Used to seek advice, permission, or suggestions

Example: Shall we go to the theater tonight?

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Part of Speech: Modal Verb

Sense 3: Used to express a future action that is expected to happen

Example: The train shall arrive at 9 PM.

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Sense 4: Used in legal or formal language to create obligations

Example: The parties shall abide by the terms of the contract.

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A command or requirement

Example: It is not a request, but a shall.

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