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Willing Definition & Meaning

willing
adjective
  1. disposed or inclined toward; "a willing participant"; "willing helpers"
  2. not brought about by coercion or force; "the confession was uncoerced"
noun
  1. the act of making a choice; "followed my father of my own volition"

"Willing" in song lyrics

See how willing is used in real songs:

  • "It ain't no telling, if the willing"
    Bizzy Bone — Father
  • "Is my life coincidental or just God willing?"
    BJ the Chicago Kid f/ Kendrick Lamar — His Pain II
  • "Who shine if the minds combine ready and willing"
    Da Beatminerz f/ Krumbsnatcha, David Banks — Let's Talk About It (T.R.O.Y. Remix)

Usage tips for "willing"

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Frequently asked questions

What does willing mean?
disposed or inclined toward; "a willing participant"; "willing helpers" not brought about by coercion or force; "the confession was uncoerced" the act of making a choice; "followed my father of my own volition"
What part of speech is willing?
Willing is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does willing have?
Willing has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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