willing
pronunciation
How to pronounce willing in British English:
UK [ˈwɪlɪŋ]
How to pronounce willing in American English:
US [ˈwɪlɪŋ]
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- Noun:
- the act of making a choice
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- Adjective:
- disposed or inclined toward
- not brought about by coercion or force
- disposed or willing to comply
Word Origin
- willing (adj.)
- early 14c., present participle adjective from will (v.1). Old English had -willendliche in compounds. Related: Willingly; willingness.
Example
- 1. The world has run out of willing and creditworthy private borrowers .
- 2. What the world lacks is willing customers , not willing workers .
- 3. And the greens always have lots of willing hands to help .
- 4. If you 're willing and able you can also serve them breakfast in bed .
- 5. And japan , which still has the world 's second-largest economy , is no longer willing to be a second-class citizen in diplomacy .