willing.
Ready to do something, particularly something that requires change or effort; not objecting.
Meaning & usage
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.
The execution of a will.
Where this word comes from
* (adjective): Old English willende, present participle of willan * (noun): Old English willung, from willian By surface analysis, will + -ing.
present participle and gerund of will
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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