Cool MateMeaning of Willingly
Eagerly or gladly agreeing to do something without hesitation.
In simple words: Eager and without hesitation.
Willingly in a sentence
- She willingly accepted the challenge presented to her.
- He gave his assistance willingly, without any request for help.
- They willingly participated in the volunteer event.
- After much thought, she willingly decided to move to a new city.
- He willingly shared his knowledge with the team.
How to use Willingly
Use 'willingly' to show enthusiasm or readiness to do something. It's suitable in both spoken and written contexts.
Grammar pattern
willingly + verb
Memory hint
Think of 'will' - you want to do something if you're 'willingly' doing it.
Related words
Collocations with Willingly
- willingly help
- willingly agree
- willingly participate
- willingly accept
- willingly offer
Common mistakes with Willingly
- Confused with 'willfully', which means done intentionally.
- Overusing in contexts where 'voluntarily' or 'freely' might fit better.
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Frequently asked questions about Willingly
What does Willingly mean?
Eager and without hesitation.
What is the definition of Willingly?
Eagerly or gladly agreeing to do something without hesitation.
How do you use Willingly in a sentence?
She willingly accepted the challenge presented to her.
Can you give another example of Willingly?
He gave his assistance willingly, without any request for help.
What are synonyms for Willingly?
Common alternatives include eagerly, readily, voluntarily, freely, gladly.
What words go with Willingly?
It commonly pairs with willingly help, willingly agree, willingly participate, willingly accept, willingly offer.
What are common mistakes when using Willingly?
Confused with 'willfully', which means done intentionally. Overusing in contexts where 'voluntarily' or 'freely' might fit better.
How do you pronounce Willingly?
US: //ˈwɪlɪŋli//, UK: //ˈwɪlɪŋli//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Willingly?
Use 'willingly' to show enthusiasm or readiness to do something. It's suitable in both spoken and written contexts.