Associations to the word «Willing»

Wiktionary

WILLING, adjective. Ready to do something that is not (can't be expected as) a matter of course.
WILLING, noun. (rare or obsolete) The execution of a will.
WILLING, verb. Present participle of will
WILLING HORSE, noun. (idiomatic) (dated) One who readily performs hard work or who voluntarily tolerates an adverse situation.

Dictionary definition

WILLING, noun. The act of making a choice; "followed my father of my own volition".
WILLING, adjective. Disposed or inclined toward; "a willing participant"; "willing helpers".
WILLING, adjective. Not brought about by coercion or force; "the confession was uncoerced".

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats