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intention vs will

will vs intention

intention and will both are nouns.

intention is not a verb while will is a verb.

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

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