Willing: meaning, definitions and examples

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willing

 

[ หˆwษชlษชล‹ ]

Adjective / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

voluntary action

Ready, eager, or prepared to do something.

Synonyms

eager, prepared, ready

Examples of usage

  • She was willing to help with the project.
  • He was willing to learn new skills.
Context #2 | Verb

agree to do something

To be ready or inclined to do something.

Synonyms

accede, agree, consent

Examples of usage

  • She was willing to compromise on the issue.
  • He was not willing to take the risk.

Translations

Translations of the word "willing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น disposto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‡เคšเฅเค›เฅเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช bereit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bersedia

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะพั‚ะพะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chฤ™tny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ„ๆฌฒ็š„ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท disposรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dispuesto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท istekli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ๊บผ์ด ํ•˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณุชุนุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ochotnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ochotnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ„ฟๆ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pripravljen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ viljugur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะฐะนั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ–แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hazฤฑr

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dispuesto

Etymology

The word 'willing' originated from the Old English word 'willan', meaning to wish or desire. Over time, the meaning evolved to convey readiness or eagerness to do something. The concept of willingness has been explored in various philosophical and psychological contexts, highlighting the importance of voluntary action and choice.

See also: unwillingness, wilful, will, willful, willingly, willow, willpower.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,845, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.