What's the difference when we use "shall" and "will"?

China

January 20, 2010 8:57am CST

When I was reading a little story, I was confused with the two words. What's the differece when we use "shall" and "will"? For examples: We shall meet him at the harbour early in the morning. We will meet him at the harbour early in the morning.

2 responses

@katkat (2378)

• Philippines

20 Jan 10

Grammar Girl has discussed it. Based on what I can remember, there's not much of a difference. Will is most often, but in formal situation one should use shall. In formal documents or contracts shall is often used than will.

• China

20 Jan 10

Thanks for the important information!

@tap0991 (2766)

• United States

20 Jan 10

well just think how you would use it. We shall see. Meaning it is a possibility that is not under a lot of consideration. We will see. Meaning it is a possibility that is under consideration.

• China

20 Jan 10

Really helped. Thanks~~~~~~~~~~~