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intent vs will

will vs intent

intent and will both are nouns.

intent is an adjective but will is not an adjective.

intent is not a verb while will is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
intent Yes Yes No No
will Yes No Yes No
As nouns, will is a hyponym of intent; that is, will is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than intent:
  • intent: an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
  • will: a fixed and persistent intent or purpose
Other hyponyms of intent include idea, mind, cross-purpose, final cause, sake, view.
intent (noun) will (noun)
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention
the intended meaning of a communication a fixed and persistent intent or purpose
a legal document declaring a person's wishes regarding the disposal of their property when they die
intent (adjective) will (adjective)
giving or marked by complete attention to
intent (verb) will (verb)
determine by choice
decree or ordain
leave or give by will after one's death
Difference between intent and will

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