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- [wil-ing]
- /ˈwɪl ɪŋ/
- /ˈwɪl.ɪŋ/
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- [wil-ing]
- /ˈwɪl ɪŋ/
Definitions of willingly word
- adjective willingly disposed or consenting; inclined: willing to go along. 1
- adjective willingly cheerfully consenting or ready: a willing worker. 1
- adjective willingly done, given, borne, used, etc., with cheerful readiness. 1
- noun willingly Readily; of one’s own free will. 1
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Origin of willingly
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English. See will2, -ing2
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Parts of speech for Willingly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
willingly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for willingly
adverb willingly
- freely — in a free manner.
- readily — promptly; quickly; easily: The information is readily available.
- gladly — feeling joy or pleasure; delighted; pleased: glad about the good news; glad that you are here.
- happily — in a happy manner; with pleasure.
- cheerfully — full of cheer; in good spirits: a cheerful person.
adjective willingly
- at will — If you can do something at will, you can do it when you want and as much as you want.
- as you please — You can use as you please in expressions such as bold as you please or casually as you please or charming as you please in order to emphasize what you are saying.
- unreservedly — not restricted; without reservation; full; entire; unqualified: unreserved approval.
- of one's own accord — to be in agreement or harmony; agree.
- unchallenged — a euphemism for disabled (usually preceded by an adverb): physically challenged.
Antonyms for willingly
adverb willingly
- unwillingly — not willing; reluctant; loath; averse: an unwilling partner in the crime.
- reluctantly — unwilling; disinclined: a reluctant candidate.
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