willingly

Meanings

• adverb

  Acting freely and voluntarily, not under compulsion or duress.

• adverb

  With readiness or eagerness; willingly or gladly.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈwɪlɪŋli/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

gladly , happily

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with willingly
willingely , fillingly , spillingly

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Variants

List of all variants of willingly that leads to same result
willing , willinger , willingest , willingly , willingness , willingnesses

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Etymology

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From will + -ingly, an inflection adding -ingly to the adverbial form.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'willingly' contains the word 'will' twice.

2. In the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, Atticus Finch is described as a man who 'never flinched or hesitated in the defense of his clients, and his children, even when faced with adversity and hostility.' This description highlights Atticus' willingness to stand up for what he believes in, despite the challenges he faces.

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Related Concepts

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1. voluntary: Relates to actions that are performed by choice, as opposed to being forced or involuntary.

2. consent: The act of agreeing or giving permission for something to happen. Consent is often required for actions to be considered willingly.

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Culture

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In literature, 'willingly' is often used to describe characters who make choices or take actions freely and without coercion. For example, in Shakespeare's Hamlet, Ophelia sings, 'I'll lull thee asleep; and there I'll leave thee! Till thou wak'st, I'll gently press thy hand, Smiling, I'll o'er my lord, unbuckle him, And in his chamber, tide him softly down; And send thee word by the new moon, when thou art awake, Please you to call me.' Here, Ophelia is acting willingly and with eagerness to help Hamlet.

How to Memorize "willingly"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the word 'willingly' written out. Visualize the 'i' in 'willingly' as an apple, the 'l' as a ladder, the 'i' in 'illing' as an ice cream cone, and the 'y' as a yacht. Now, imagine these objects coming together to form the word 'willingly'. Practice this visualization regularly to help remember the word.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'willingly' with the idea of freedom and choice. For example, you might think of a bird flying freely in the sky or a person making a decision without being pressured.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Will I Let It Go Easily?' to help remember the meaning of 'willingly'. This phrase emphasizes the idea of freely and voluntarily making a choice or taking an action.

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