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willing

n.
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˈwɪɫɪŋ// UK //wˈɪlɪŋ// will·ing Archaic General-service

n. ready and happy to do something. You use this when you do not mind helping or doing a task.

n. ready, eager, or prepared to do something; not resistant to a request or requirement.


SIMPLE

She is always willing to help her friends with their homework.

CONTEXTUAL

The company is looking for a candidate who is willing to travel for work at least once a month.

COMPLEX

While the negotiator remained willing to discuss the terms of the contract, he refused to compromise on the safety standards established by the board.

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Typically used as a predicative adjective followed by a 'to-infinitive' phrase.

Pitfall

I am willing for helping youI am willing to help youWilling is followed by a 'to-infinitive', not the preposition 'for' with a gerund.

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