willingly (B2)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈwɪlɪŋli/

Definition

In a way that shows you are happy to do something or want to do something; without being forced.

Examples

• He *willingly* agreed to help with the project.

• She *willingly* shared her knowledge with the new team members.

• The children *willingly* cleaned their rooms without being asked.

How to Use willingly

willingly + verb (collocation)

Happily performing the action of the verb. — "They *willingly helped* to set up the event."

willingly + adjective (collocation)

Describing the adjective in a happy or eager manner. — "The team was *willingly supportive* of the new strategy."

Synonyms of willingly

Words with a similar meaning to willingly:

• readily
• voluntarily
• cheerfully
• graciously

Antonyms of willingly

Words with the opposite meaning to willingly:

• unwillingly
• reluctantly
• under duress

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