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a contraction of will:I'll answer the phone. He'll pay the check. What'll we do?
contraction of till1 (used when the preceding word ends in t): Wait'll your father comes home!
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usage note for 'll
See contraction.
Words nearby 'll
Other definitions for 'll (2 of 5)
Other definitions for 'll (3 of 5)
ll.
abbreviation
lines.
Other definitions for 'll (4 of 5)
l.l.1
abbreviation
in the place quoted.
Origin of l.l.
1From Latin locō laudātō
Other definitions for 'll (5 of 5)
l.l.2
abbreviation
loose-leaf.
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How to use 'll in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for 'll (1 of 2)
LL
abbreviation for
Late Latin
Low Latin
Lord Lieutenant
British Dictionary definitions for 'll (2 of 2)
ll.
abbreviation for
lines (of written matter)
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