HyperDic: willing

English > 3 senses of the word willing:
ADJECTIVEallwillingdisposed or inclined toward
allwilling, uncoerced, unforcednot brought about by coercion or force
NOUNactwilling, volitionthe act of making a choice
willing > pronunciation
Soundswih'lihng
Rhymesabducting ... zoning: 2044 rhymes with ihng...
English > willing: 3 senses > adjective 1
Meaningdisposed or inclined toward.
Examples
  • "a willing participant"
  • "willing helpers"
Attribute ofdisposition, temperamentYour usual / usual mood
NarrowerconsentingHaving given consent
disposed, fain, inclined, preparedHaving made preparations
glad, happyeagerly disposed to act or to be of service
readymentally disposed
volitionalWith deliberate intention
willing and ablenot reluctant
See alsocompliantdisposed or willing to comply
inclined(often followed by 'to') having a preference, disposition, or tendency
readyCompletely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
voluntaryOf your own free will or design
Oppositeunwillingnot disposed or inclined toward
Spanishcomplaciente, deseoso, dispuesto
Nounswillingnesscheerful compliance
Adverbswillinglyin a willing / willing manner
English > willing: 3 senses > adjective 2
Meaningnot brought about by coercion or force.
Synonymsuncoerced, unforced
BroadervoluntaryOf your own free will or design
Catalandisposat
English > willing: 3 senses > noun 1, act
MeaningThe act of making a choice.
Synonymvolition
NarrowerintentionAn act of intending
Broaderchoice, selection, option, pickThe act of choosing or selecting
Spanishdispuesto
Catalanvolició
Verbswilldetermine by choice

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