he'll

contraction

ˈhēl How to pronounce he'll (audio)
ˈhil,
ēl,
il
: he will : he shall

Word History

First Known Use

1579, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of he'll was in 1579

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“He'll.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/he%27ll. Accessed 26 Nov. 2022.

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he'll

(ˌ)hē(ə)l How to pronounce he'll (audio)
hil,
ēl,
il
: he shall : he will

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