4.195 intentions: 'will'

The usual way to state an intention is to use 'I' or 'we' with 'will'. The shortened forms 'I'll' and 'we'll' are very common.

• I will call you when I am ready.
• We will stay here.
• I'll write again some time.
• We'll discuss that later.

You state your intention not to do something using 'will not' or 'won't'.

• I will not follow her.
• I won't keep you any longer.
• We won't let them through the gate.

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You can indicate that you are very determined to do something by using the full form 'I will' or 'we will' and stressing 'will'.

You can indicate that you are very determined not to do something either by using 'I won't' or 'we won't' and stressing 'won't', or by using 'I will not' or 'we will not' and stressing 'not'.