American English

How to pronounce willing

adjectiveB1Common word
WIHlihng

/ˈwɪ.lɪŋ/

2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

Ready and agreeing to do something, even if it is not easy or enjoyable.

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Meanings & examples

adjective

Ready and agreeing to do something, even if it is not easy or enjoyable.

Are you willing to help me move?

She was willing to pay for the repairs.

Good to know

Willing usually means “dispuesto a,” not necessarily “very eager.”

Common phrases & grammar

willing to help · willing to pay · willing to compromise · a willing participant

be willing to + verb

Useful expressions

more than willing

very ready and happy to do something

I am more than willing to explain it again.

willing and able

ready and capable of doing something

We are willing and able to help.

Related words & forms

Use more willing and most willing, not willinger or willingest.