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Added 9 October 2026

willing

/ˈwɪlɪŋ/ adjective

In Latin: volens, libens Wiktionary

adjective Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about willing at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Ready to do something, particularly something that requires change or effort; not objecting.
If my boyfriend isn't willing to change his drinking habits, I will split up with him.

noun

The execution of a will.

verb

present participle and gerund of will

Origin

* (adjective): Old English willende, present participle of willan * (noun): Old English willung, from willian By surface analysis, will + -ing.

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