Willing ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Willing ( adjective )

1. Ready and willing to do something; having a desire or inclination to do something.
2. To comply with or consent to something willingly.

Origin:

Old english willende, present participle of willian "want, desire", from will (see will1). the original sense was "having a desire or inclination", later "ready or prepared to do something".

Examples:

1. He was willing to help out in any way he could.
2. She was willing to forgive him for his mistake.
3. He was willing to put in extra hours to get the job done.
4. She was willing to take the risk in order to succeed.
5. The company was willing to negotiate a better deal for the client.

(As a noun)

Willing ( noun )

1. Ready and willing to do something; having a desire or inclination to do something.
2. To comply with or consent to something willingly.

Origin:

Old english willende, present participle of willian "want, desire", from will (see will1). the original sense was "having a desire or inclination", later "ready or prepared to do something".

Examples:

1. He was willing to help out in any way he could.
2. She was willing to forgive him for his mistake.
3. He was willing to put in extra hours to get the job done.
4. She was willing to take the risk in order to succeed.
5. The company was willing to negotiate a better deal for the client.