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People ˈwɪlɪŋ Work Find Adjective Bre List Nights

Word willing
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic BrE / ˈwɪlɪŋ / NAmE / ˈwɪlɪŋ /
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  • they keep a list of people (who are) willing to work nights.
  • i'm perfectly willing to discuss the problem.
  • would you be willing to help me with my essay?
  • unemployment can be defined as the number of people who are willing and able to work, but who can not find jobs.
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willing

(adjective)BrE / ˈwɪlɪŋ / NAmE / ˈwɪlɪŋ /
  1. not objecting to doing something; having no reason for not doing something
    • They keep a list of people (who are) willing to work nights.
    • I'm perfectly willing to discuss the problem.
    • Would you be willing to help me with my essay?
    • Unemployment can be defined as the number of people who are willing and able to work, but who can not find jobs.
  2. ready or pleased to help and not needing to be persuaded; done or given in an enthusiastic way
    • opposite unwilling
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/unwilling
    • willing helpers/volunteers
    • willing support
    • She's very willing.
    • Willing hands pulled him to safety.

    Extra Examples

    • He showed himself willing to take a risk.
    • He’s quite willing to do the same for you.
    • I’m more than willing to get involved.
    • She finally find someone willing to lend her some money.
    • She is always willing to help.
    • They appear willing to talk to us.
    • We’re ready and willing to do everything necessary to meet this challenge.
    • people who are willing and able to work
    • She’s very willing.
    • willing helpers/volunteers
    • willing support/consent
Copyright This card's content is collected from the following dictionaries: Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

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