1 [notusuallybeforenoun] ~ (to do sth) not objecting to doing sth; having no reason for not doing sth:
They keep a list of people (who are) willing to work nights. * I'm perfectly willing to discuss the problem. * Would you be willing to help me with my essay? * Unemployment can be defined as the number of people who are willing and able to work, but who can not find jobs.
2 [usuallybeforenoun] ready or pleased to help and not needing to be persuaded; done or given in an enthusiastic way:
willing helpers / volunteers * willing support / consent * She's very willing. * Willing hands pulled him to safety.
OPPUNWILLING
willingly adverb:
People would willingly pay more for better services. * I would never willingly upset you. * 'Will you help me?' 'Willingly.'
willingness noun [U,sing.]:
Success in studying depends on a willingness to learn.
IDIOMS see GOD, SHOWv., SPIRIT
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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This entry for willing is sourced from Main Dictionary, one of the dictionaries and corpora merged into Lughet.
Is willing a noun, verb, or something else?
In this entry, willing is tagged as adjective.
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