Definition willing in British English

willing adjective

adjective

/ˈwɪlɪŋ/

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.

Synonyms and related words

willing ready interested

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used about someone who does something in an enthusiastic way

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Synonyms and related words

enthusiastic keen eager willing ready interested