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Definition willing in American English

willing adjective

adjective
/ˈwɪlɪŋ/
1

if you are willing to do something, you do it when someone asks you, sometimes when you do not want to

Example

I wasn't willing to accept every item on the list.

Example

They are very willing to give her the chance she needs.

Example

Try not to seem too willing to help.

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1.1

used about someone who does something in an enthusiastic way

Example

a willing helper/partner/volunteer

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Definition willing in American English