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willing.

Ready to do something, particularly something that requires change or effort; not objecting.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈwɪlɪŋ/
  1. Ready to do something, particularly something that requires change or effort; not objecting.

    If my boyfriend isn't willing to change his drinking habits, I will split up with him.
Where this word comes from

* (adjective): Old English willende, present participle of willan * (noun): Old English willung, from willian By surface analysis, will + -ing.

noun/ˈwɪlɪŋ/
  1. The execution of a will.

    obsolete · rare
Where this word comes from

* (adjective): Old English willende, present participle of willan * (noun): Old English willung, from willian By surface analysis, will + -ing.

verb/ˈwɪlɪŋ/
  1. present participle and gerund of will

    form-of · gerund · participle · present
Where this word comes from

* (adjective): Old English willende, present participle of willan * (noun): Old English willung, from willian By surface analysis, will + -ing.

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