American English pronunciation

How to pronounce willing

IPA transcription: ['wɪlɪŋ]

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['wɪlɪŋ]

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Noun

  • the act of making a choice

    “followed my father of my own volition”

Verb

  • leave or give by will after one's death

    “My aunt bequeathed me all her jewelry”

    “My grandfather left me his entire estate”

  • decree or ordain

    “God wills our existence”

  • determine by choice

    “This action was willed and intended”

Adjective

  • disposed or inclined toward

    “a willing participant”

    “willing helpers”

Adjective

  • not brought about by coercion or force

    “the confession was uncoerced”

Usage examples

  • William Willingham was born in Fort Belvoir, Virginia.
  • Frankie is finally willing to arrange a title fight.
  • Unwilling to believe the Stone is not magical, Sierra and Rinkus betray Pterano.
  • Aspey cove, a small fishing settlement in the Twillingate and Fogo district.
  • Does this mean you're willing to talk to me?
  • I don't suppose you'd be willing to answer some of my questions while we're out here?
  • Does this mean you're willing to talk to me?
  • The nurse is unwilling to give him the medicine.
  • Frankenstein's monster willingly goes into the portal, but Phoebe holds onto him.
  • The nurse is unwilling to give him the medicine.