English Explanatory Dictionary

willing

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Ready to do something, particularly something that requires change or effort; not objecting.
noun
  1. The execution of a will.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of will
name
  1. A surname.

Pronunciation

/ˈwɪlɪŋ/ en-us-willing.ogg

Word forms

willing more willing most willing willings

Etymology

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

Synonyms

agreeable agreeing consenting voluntary

Derived words

Abraham's willing Barkis is willing coalition of the willing ill-willing Lord willing Lord willing and the creek don't rise show willing the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak well-willing willing horse willingly willingness willing suspension of disbelief
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