ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Willingly

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈwɪlɪŋli/ · Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Willingly is an adverb meaning Of one’s own free will; freely and spontaneously.

Meaning

Of one’s own free will; freely and spontaneously.

Example Sentences

Now this is a process of the mind or thought, of which I would willingly know the foundation.
In the first place, although many people wanted nationalisation and it became the will of Parliament, there were many other people who did not want it, have never willingly accepted it, and never will.

Synonyms for willingly

Depending on context, synonyms include gladly, happily, volitionally, fain.

Antonyms for willingly

Common opposites include unwillingly.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include volitionally, fain, wilfully, voluntary, voluntarily, sure.

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