Meaning & use
willingly
Without being forced; readily and by one's own choice.
See it in a sentence
She willingly gave up her seat so the elderly man could sit down.
He willingly volunteered to work the holiday shift so his coworker could travel.
A note on using this word
Willingly emphasizes free choice and lack of pressure, unlike voluntarily, which can still involve some sense of obligation.
Words with a similar meaning
readilyvoluntarily
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Words with an opposite meaning
reluctantlyunwillingly
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