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willing

[ wil-ing ]
/ ˈwɪl ɪŋ /
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adjective

disposed or consenting; inclined: willing to go along.
cheerfully consenting or ready: a willing worker.
done, given, borne, used, etc., with cheerful readiness.

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RELATED WORDS

freely, voluntarily, cheerfully, readily, absolutely, unquestionably

Nearby words

  1. williamson,
  2. williamsport,
  3. willie,
  4. willies,
  5. willimantic,
  6. willing horse,
  7. willingdon,
  8. willingham,
  9. willingly,
  10. willis

Origin of willing

1250–1300; Middle English. See will2, -ing2
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British Dictionary definitions for willingly

willing

/ (ˈwɪlɪŋ) /

adjective

favourably disposed or inclined; ready
cheerfully or eagerly compliant
done, given, accepted, etc, freely or voluntarily
Derived Formswillingly, adverbwillingness, noun
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Word Origin and History for willingly

willing

adj.

Old English willendliche; see will (v.).

Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper

Idioms and Phrases with willingly

willing

see ready, willing, and able; spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.

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