# it'll

CEFR A1 · Pronoun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/itll
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

a short way of saying 'it will' or 'it shall'. You use it to talk about something that is going to happen in the future.

For teachers: a contraction of 'it will' (occasionally 'it shall'), used to express future events or predictions in informal speech and writing.

## Examples

- It'll be sunny tomorrow.
- If you leave the ice cream on the counter, it'll melt within twenty minutes.
- The technician promised that while the repair is expensive, it'll ensure the machine remains operational for another decade without further maintenance.

## Usage notes

- A contraction used primarily in speech and informal writing; avoid in formal academic or legal documents.

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