# wield vs will

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### wield
*verb · IPA /wiːld/ · frequency rank #22,267*
To handle with skill and ease, especially a weapon or tool.

### will
*verb · IPA /wɪl/ · frequency rank #40*
Used to express the future tense, sometimes with an implication of volition or determination when used in the first person. Compare shall.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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