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will vs intent

intent vs will

will and intent both are nouns.

will is not an adjective while intent is an adjective.

will is a verb but intent is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
will Yes No Yes No
intent Yes Yes No No
As nouns, intent is a hypernym of will; that is, intent is a word with a broader meaning than will:
  • will: a fixed and persistent intent or purpose
  • intent: an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
Other hypernyms of will include aim, design, intention, purpose.
will (noun) intent (noun)
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 the intended meaning of a communication
a legal document declaring a person's wishes regarding the disposal of their property when they die
will (adjective) intent (adjective)
giving or marked by complete attention to
will (verb) intent (verb)
determine by choice
decree or ordain
leave or give by will after one's death
Difference between will and intent

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