B2 adjective محايد

willing

/ˈwɪl.ɪŋ/

Describing someone who is ready, eager, or prepared to do something without being forced. It indicates a state of consent or a positive inclination toward a specific action or request.

أمثلة

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1

I'm willing to help you move your furniture this weekend if you need a hand.

I'm willing to help you move your furniture this weekend if you need a hand.

2

The applicant must be willing to travel internationally at least once a month.

The applicant must be willing to travel internationally at least once a month.

3

I'm willing to bet that he forgot about our meeting again.

I'm willing to bet that he forgot about our meeting again.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
willingness
Verb
will
ظرف
willingly
صفة
willing
مرتبط
willpower
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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of 'Willpower.' If you have the 'will' to do something, you are 'willing' to do it.

اختبار سريع

Despite the difficulty of the task, she was ______ to try her best.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: willing

أمثلة

1

I'm willing to help you move your furniture this weekend if you need a hand.

everyday

I'm willing to help you move your furniture this weekend if you need a hand.

2

The applicant must be willing to travel internationally at least once a month.

formal

The applicant must be willing to travel internationally at least once a month.

3

I'm willing to bet that he forgot about our meeting again.

informal

I'm willing to bet that he forgot about our meeting again.

4

Researchers found that subjects were more willing to cooperate when offered a small incentive.

academic

Researchers found that subjects were more willing to cooperate when offered a small incentive.

5

Our company is willing to negotiate the price if you can commit to a long-term contract.

business

Our company is willing to negotiate the price if you can commit to a long-term contract.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
willingness
Verb
will
ظرف
willingly
صفة
willing
مرتبط
willpower

تلازمات شائعة

perfectly willing perfectly willing
willing to compromise willing to compromise
willing participant willing participant
show a willing spirit show a willing spirit
more than willing more than willing

العبارات الشائعة

God willing

if all goes well / if it is meant to be

a willing horse

someone who is always happy to take on work

show oneself willing

to demonstrate a readiness to help

يُخلط عادةً مع

willing vs voluntary

'Willing' refers to the internal state of mind or consent, whereas 'voluntary' often describes an action done without payment or legal compulsion.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

Willing is most commonly used in the pattern 'be willing to + infinitive.' It implies that while you might not be excited about a task, you do not object to doing it.

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners often omit the 'to' before the verb, saying 'I am willing help' instead of 'I am willing to help.'

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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of 'Willpower.' If you have the 'will' to do something, you are 'willing' to do it.

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أصل الكلمة

Derived from the Old English 'willan,' meaning to wish, desire, or be about to.

أنماط نحوية

Subject + be + willing + to-infinitive Attributive use: a willing + noun (e.g., a willing volunteer)
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السياق الثقافي

In many English-speaking professional environments, being described as a 'willing worker' is a strong compliment, suggesting you are a team player who doesn't complain.

اختبار سريع

Despite the difficulty of the task, she was ______ to try her best.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: willing

كلمات ذات صلة

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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