Definitions

1. verb

used to express future or planned action, or to indicate obligation or necessity

“I shall attend the meeting tomorrow.”

2. auxiliary verb

used to form the future perfect and future perfect continuous tenses

“By next year, I shall have completed my PhD.”

3. auxiliary verb (archaic or poetic)

used to express future or planned action, or to indicate possibility or permission

“The stars shall guide us on our journey.”

4. noun

a formal or old-fashioned way of saying ‘should’ or ‘must’

“It shall be done by the end of the month.”

5. adverb

used to emphasize a point or to indicate strong determination

“I shall do my best to finish the project on time.”