willing

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   disposed or inclined toward

   a willing participant

2. 2
   adj

   Ready to do something, particularly something that requires change or effort; not objecting.

   If my boyfriend isn't willing to change his drinking habits, I will split up with him.

3. 3
   adj

   not brought about by coercion or force

4. 4
   noun

   the act of making a choice

5. 5
   noun

   The execution of a will.

6. 6
   verb

   present participle and gerund of will

7. 7
   name

   A surname.

Etymology

* (adjective): Old English willende, present participle of willan * (noun): Old English willung, from willian By surface analysis, will + -ing.