Kilo Lingo

/ˈwɪlɪŋ/

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Translation

Happy to do something when you are asked.

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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This word is part of lesson 24.