willing
gb/wˈɪlɪŋ/ us/wˈɪlɪŋ/
A2
English
~ 2300
hajlandó, szívesen, beleegyezik, hozzájárul, megenged
A2
1
Usage pattern:
willing to [verb]
She was willing to work late to finish the project.
Hajlandó volt későig dolgozni, hogy befejezze a projektet.
I'm always willing to listen to your ideas.
Mindig szívesen meghallgatom az ötleteidet.
They are willing to negotiate a better deal.
He seemed willing to take the risk.
We’re willing to help you move this weekend.
Learner examples
I am willing to help you.
Szívesen segítek neked.
She is willing to come with us.
Szívesen eljön velünk.
They are willing to share their food.
He is willing to try new things.
We are willing to wait for you.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'willing' with 'wanting'. 'Willing' means you agree or are ready to do something, not necessarily that you strongly desire it.
Meaning
Ready and eager to act
Collocations
perfectly willing
|willing participant
|willing helper
|willing partner
|willing to help
Synonyms
ready (Emphasizes preparedness rather than eagerness.)
|
eager (Suggests stronger excitement or enthusiasm than 'willing'.)
Antonyms
reluctant (Indicates hesitation or unwillingness to do something.)
Themes
emotions
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Happy and ready to do something without being made to do it.
Ready and eager to do something, without being forced.
B1
2
Usage pattern:
willing to [verb] / willing for [something]
The company is willing for you to work from home.
A cég hozzájárul ahhoz, hogy otthonról dolgozz.
She gave her willing consent to the plan.
Önként beleegyezett a tervbe.
Are you willing for me to borrow your car?
They were willing for the changes to be made.
He is not willing to compromise on quality.
Learner examples
I am willing for you to use my book.
Megengedem, hogy használd a könyvemet.
She is willing to help with the project.
Vállalja, hogy segít a projektben.
They are willing for us to join them.
He is willing to share his ideas.
We are willing for her to stay here.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'willing' in this sense with 'volunteer'; here it simply means agreement, not offering oneself for a task.
Meaning
Agreeing or consenting
Collocations
willing consent
|willing agreement
|willing acceptance
Synonyms
agreeable (More formal or polite than 'willing'.)
Antonyms
opposed (Actively against or not agreeing with something.)
Themes
communication
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Saying yes or agreeing to do something.
Agreeing or consenting to do something or allow something.
Grammar
Dictionary form
willing
IPA
GB/wˈɪlɪŋ/
US/wˈɪlɪŋ/
Syllables & stress
will - ing (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (will)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: willing
Word family
Core family
willingly
adverb B1
willingness
noun B2
Related words
will
noun A2
willpower
noun
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
willful
adjective
willfully
adverb
willfulness
noun
Expressions
more than willing
1/mˈɔɹ ðən wˈɪlɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Very eager and happy to act
Very happy and ready to do something.
Examples
- I’m more than willing to help you move this weekend.
- She’s more than willing to explain it again.
only too willing
1/ˈoʊnli tˈu wˈɪlɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Very eager, perhaps excessively so
Very eager to do something, sometimes so much that it is surprising or not good.
Examples
- He was only too willing to take credit for the success.
- They were only too willing to agree without asking questions.
perfectly willing
1/pˈɚfəktli wˈɪlɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Completely ready and happy to act
Completely happy and ready to do something.
Examples
- I’m perfectly willing to wait until tomorrow.
- She said she was perfectly willing to help out.