Pronunciation: /ˈwɪlɪŋ/

Definitions of willing

noun the state of being willing or ready to do something

Example Sentences

A1 I am willing to help you with your homework.

A2 She is willing to try new foods while traveling.

B1 The team members were willing to work overtime to meet the deadline.

B2 The company is willing to invest in new technology to stay competitive.

C1 His willingness to take on challenging projects has earned him a promotion.

C2 The politician's willingness to compromise led to a successful negotiation.

adjective eager or prepared to do something

Example Sentences

A1 I am willing to help you with your homework.

A2 She is willing to try new things and explore different cultures.

B1 The company is willing to invest in new technology to improve efficiency.

B2 He is willing to relocate for a better job opportunity.

C1 The politician was willing to compromise in order to reach a consensus.

C2 The athlete is willing to undergo rigorous training to achieve peak performance.

Examples of willing in a Sentence

formal She was willing to take on extra responsibilities to help the team meet its deadline.

informal I'm willing to give it a try if you show me how.

slang He's not willing to put in the work to improve his grades.

figurative Sometimes you have to be willing to step out of your comfort zone to grow.

Grammatical Forms of willing

past tense

willed

plural

willings

comparative

more willing

superlative

most willing

present tense

willing

future tense

will

perfect tense

have willed

continuous tense

is willing

singular

willing

positive degree

willing

infinitive

to will

gerund

willing

participle

willing

Origin and Evolution of willing

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'willing' originated from the Old English word 'willan' which means to wish or desire.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'willing' has evolved to encompass not just the act of wishing or desiring, but also the readiness or eagerness to do something.