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UK//wɒt ɪtəl bi laɪk//US//wɑt ɪtəl bi laɪk//

Meaning of What it'll be like

A phrase used to express expectations about future experiences.

In simple words: How something will feel or happen in the future

What it'll be like in a sentence

  • I wonder what it'll be like when we finally achieve our goals.
  • Can you imagine what it'll be like to live on Mars?
  • They asked me what it'll be like to start college.
  • It's hard to tell what it'll be like during the holidays.
  • I'm curious about what it'll be like to work from home.

How to use What it'll be like

Used for discussing expectations or predictions about future experiences. More appropriate in conversational contexts rather than formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of 'What it'll be like' as asking, 'What's the future vibe?'

Related words

Collocations with What it'll be like

  • imagine what it'll be like
  • wonder what it'll be like
  • discuss what it'll be like

Synonyms for What it'll be like

  • How it will feel
  • What it will be
  • Future experience

Common mistakes with What it'll be like

  • Mixing up with 'what it would be like' for hypothetical situations.
  • Using the phrase to describe past experiences instead of future ones.

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Frequently asked questions about What it'll be like

What does What it'll be like mean?

How something will feel or happen in the future

What is the definition of What it'll be like?

A phrase used to express expectations about future experiences.

How do you use What it'll be like in a sentence?

I wonder what it'll be like when we finally achieve our goals.

Can you give another example of What it'll be like?

Can you imagine what it'll be like to live on Mars?

What are synonyms for What it'll be like?

Common alternatives include How it will feel, What it will be, Future experience.

What words go with What it'll be like?

It commonly pairs with imagine what it'll be like, wonder what it'll be like, discuss what it'll be like.

What are common mistakes when using What it'll be like?

Mixing up with 'what it would be like' for hypothetical situations. Using the phrase to describe past experiences instead of future ones.

How do you pronounce What it'll be like?

US: //wɑt ɪtəl bi laɪk//, UK: //wɒt ɪtəl bi laɪk//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use What it'll be like?

Used for discussing expectations or predictions about future experiences. More appropriate in conversational contexts rather than formal writing.