Meaning
Happy to do something when you are asked.
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Word origin
From Old English willan, meaning to wish or to want.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- willan
- English cognates
- will, willingly
Examples
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"Willing to" is followed by a verb.
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The question asks whether you agree to do it.
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"Willing" says he did not mind doing it.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 14, lesson 10: willing, awful, focus and 7 more words.