Definitions and Examples of willing, eager
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Ready, eager, or prepared to do something.
Example
She was willing to help her friend move to a new apartment.
Having a strong desire or enthusiasm to do something.
Example
The children were eager to open their Christmas presents.
Key Differences: willing vs eager
- 1Willing implies a readiness or preparedness to do something.
- 2Eager implies a strong desire or enthusiasm to do something.
Effective Usage of willing, eager
- 1Express Readiness: Use willing to show that you are ready or prepared to do something.
- 2Show Enthusiasm: Use eager to express your excitement or enthusiasm for something.
- 3Negotiate: Use these antonyms in negotiations to express your willingness or reluctance to do something.
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Remember this!
The antonyms willing and eager convey a positive attitude towards doing something. Willing implies readiness, while eager implies enthusiasm. Use these words to express your readiness, enthusiasm, or reluctance to do something.
