willing
Translation
willing, prepared, ready
Examples
She is willing to help.
She is willing to help.
He found a willing volunteer.
He found a willing volunteer.
Grammar Patterns
be willing ((to-inf)) to be happy to do something She is willing to help.
a willing ((noun)) a (noun) who is happy to do something He found a willing volunteer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ready, prepared, inclined; Antonyms: unwilling, reluctant
Etymology
From Old English 'willa' (will, desire). The '-ing' suffix forms an adjective.
Memory Tips
Think of 'will' as in 'free will'. If you have the 'will' to do something, you are 'willing' to do it.