adj

willing

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adj

Ready and happy to do something, without needing to be persuaded.

"She's always willing to help out at short notice."

"Are you willing to relocate for the job?"

How to Use Willing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishHappy to do something — the opposite of reluctant or unwilling.

Common mistake

Followed by 'to' + verb ('willing to help'), not '-ing' ('willing helping' is wrong).

Common pairings

willing to help more than willing a willing participant

more willing comparative, Willings plural, willings plural, most willing superlative

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She's always _____ to help out at short notice.

From Old English willende, the present participle of willan ("to want").

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