# they'll

Pronunciation: say "THAYL" /ðeɪl/

## Contraction

1. Contraction of they will. — Contraction of they will.
   - Simple: Short form of they will. Use it to say what other people are going to do.
   - _They'll announce the winners after the final round._
   - _Once the road reopens, they'll resume the bus service._
2. Contraction of they shall. — Contraction of they shall.
   - Simple: Short form of they shall. It says something is going to happen, often as a promise or rule.
   - _Under the agreement, they'll surrender the property by month's end._
   - _The treaty says they'll withdraw all troops within thirty days._

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