willing · adjective /ˈwɪl.ɪŋ/
Word family
Nouns: willingness, unwillingness
Adjectives: willing, unwilling
Adverbs: willingly, unwillingly
be willing (to do sth)
B1 to be happy to do something if it is needed
Dictionary examples:
If you're willing to fly at night, you can get a much cheaper ticket.
You said you needed a volunteer - well, I'm willing.
Apparently John and Gabriel are willing for us to use their garden.
Learner example:
Would you be willing to go to the restaurant (where we were) and find my watch? (Preliminary English Test; B1; Polish)
willing
C2 wanting to do something
Dictionary example:
He is a very willing assistant.
Learner example:
It has also given them a willing slave, the machine, which will work as many hours as required without demanding overtime or rest time and without going on strike. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Greek)
