willing

adjective
UK: /ˈwɪlɪŋ/
US: /ˈwɪlɪŋ/

  1. Ready or eager to do something.

    1. I am willing to help you. [ ] [ ]
    2. She said she was willing to contribute to the event if needed. [ ] [ ]

  2. Done, given, or accepted voluntarily or without reluctance.

    1. He gave a willing smile to greet them. [ ] [ ]
    2. They made a willing sacrifice to ensure their children's future. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

eager agreeable ready compliant

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "willing" in English means: Ready or eager to do something., Done, given, or accepted voluntarily or without reluctance..

The phonetic transcription of "willing" is /ˈwɪlɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈwɪlɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "willing": eager, agreeable, ready, compliant.

Example usage of "willing": "I am willing to help you.". More examples on the page.