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willing and able

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective willing and able has 1 sense
  1. willing and able - not reluctant
    Antonym:
    unwilling (indirect, via willing)

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Term: Willing and Able

Description:

The term "willing and able" is an idiomatic expression used to describe someone who is both prepared and eager to do something. It implies that the person possesses the necessary skills, resources, or attitude to accomplish a particular task or engage in a specific action.

Possible Parts of Speech:

  • Adjective
  • Adverb

Senses and Usages:

Adjective:

1. Being prepared and eager to undertake a particular task or action.

Example Sentence 1: John is always willing and able to help his neighbors with any household repairs they need.

Example Sentence 2: The team needed someone who was willing and able to work long hours to meet the project deadline.

Adverb:

1. Indicating the ability and readiness to perform a specific action.

Example Sentence 1: The athletes trained hard and were willing and able to achieve new personal records.

Example Sentence 2: Despite the challenging circumstances, she remained willing and able to maintain a positive attitude.

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