B2 adjective Neutro

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.

Exemplos

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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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
willingness
Verb
will
Advérbio
willingly
Adjetivo
willing
Relacionado
willpower
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Dica de memorização

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

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: willing

Exemplos

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
willingness
Verb
will
Advérbio
willingly
Adjetivo
willing
Relacionado
willpower

Colocações comuns

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

Frases Comuns

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

Frequentemente confundido com

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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Notas de uso

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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Erros comuns

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

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Dica de memorização

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

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Origem da palavra

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

Padrões gramaticais

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

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.

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: willing

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univerbible

C1

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C1

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C1

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C1

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C1

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