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She was willing to help clean up.
What does Willing mean?
Willing means ready to do something.
Dictionary definition
Ready and open to do something, especially to help or learn.
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Willing in a sentence
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He is willing to revise his writing to improve it.
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A willing mindset helps students grow from feedback instead of fearing mistakes.
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What does willing mean?
The correct meaning is: Willing means ready to do something.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to willing?
Ready is close in meaning to willing in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for willing?
Unwilling contrasts with willing in this dictionary entry.
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WordWilling.
Partadjective.
MeaningWilling means ready to do something.
ExampleExample: She was willing to help clean up.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- wil · ing
- Strongest beat
- wil
- Ending
- ing
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on wil.
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Synonyms
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Opposite words
unwillingUse for not wanting to do something.
resistantUse for pushing against change or help.
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Hint for students
Willing means ready to do something.
Common mix-up
Willing means ready or open to doing something. It does not mean forced.
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Write one sentence that shows willing without using the word willing. Then underline clue words that show ready to do something. Example: He is willing to revise his writing to improve it. Clue words: revise, writing, improve Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show ready to do something?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "He is willing to revise his writing to improve it." Why does willing fit better than unwilling?
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