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willing

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2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

willing

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

willing is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, willing is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofwilling

1verb
  • To wish, desire.
  • To instruct (that something be done) in one's will.
  • To try to make (something) happen by using one's will (intention).

    Example: "All the fans were willing their team to win the game."

  • To bequeath (something) to someone in one's will (legal document).

    Example: "He willed his stamp collection to the local museum."

1noun
  • The execution of a will.
1adjective
  • Ready to do something that is not (can't be expected as) a matter of course.

    Example: "If my boyfriend isn't willing to change his drinking habits, I will split up with him."

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