willing

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Estimated CEFR level: B1 — Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the act of making a choice
  2. verb decree or ordain
  3. verb determine by choice

Etymology

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

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Synonyms

volition

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