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will vs intention

intention vs will

will and intention both are nouns.

will is a verb but intention is not a verb.

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

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