CEFR B2

willingly

adverb

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: readily, voluntarily, cheerfully, graciously

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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."

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