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are willing with
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "are willing with" is not correct and does not sound natural in written English.
It is not typically used in standard English, and a more appropriate phrase would be needed to convey willingness in a clearer manner. Example: "They are willing to help with the project."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
News & Media
Science
Academia
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
2 human-written examples
These are often already very poor people on the margins of society, yet, incredibly, they are willing, with open arms and hearts, to welcome people fleeing conflict and persecution.
News & Media
In addition, it is clear that groups of health professionals, including GPs and specialist nurses, are willing, with certain caveats, to assume greater responsibility for the routine follow-up of patients with cancer (Grunfeld et al, 1995; Papagrigoriadis and Heyman, 2001; Moses et al, 2004; Cox et al, 2006).
Science
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
58 human-written examples
He is willing, with drones and other mechanisms, to use lethal force.
News & Media
And I said 'I'm willing — with enough money.'" NBC showed her the money and she's thrilled with the result.
News & Media
That manipulation can only work if buyers continue to be willing (with a little speculative push) that the Bitcoin has an intrinsic value.
News & Media
Although conflicting attitudes appear evident, most specialists seem to be willing, with guidance from normative bodies, to promote PrEP within multiple prevention strategies among vulnerable populations.
Science
If we are willing to live with that, then we will go in that direction, [but] I'm not willing to live with that". I am not either.
Academia
The barbers are willing to work with the parents, too.
News & Media
We are willing to work with a new graduate to aid them in their expertise.
Academia
"We are willing to work with residents," he said.
News & Media
Some people are willing to live with the intrusion.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Favor the construction "are willing to" for grammatical correctness and clarity. This phrasing is widely accepted and understood.
Common error
Be mindful of preposition usage after "are willing". The correct form is typically "are willing to", not "are willing with". Using "with" often leads to grammatically incorrect sentences.
Source & Trust
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "are willing with" attempts to describe a state of readiness or inclination alongside a specific condition or association. However, based on Ludwig AI's analysis, this phrasing is generally grammatically incorrect.
Frequent in
News & Media
35%
Academia
33%
Science
32%
Less common in
Formal & Business
0%
Encyclopedias
0%
Wiki
0%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "are willing with" is generally considered grammatically incorrect in standard English. Ludwig AI analysis confirms this, indicating that the correct and preferred phrasing is "are willing to". While some instances appear across various source types including news, academia, and science, sticking to “are willing to” ensures clarity and grammatical correctness. Alternatives such as "are inclined to" or "are prepared to" offer semantically similar expressions while maintaining grammatical integrity.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
are willing to
Omits the preposition "with", creating a more grammatically standard construction.
are ready to
Replaces "willing" with "ready", indicating a state of preparedness rather than inclination.
are inclined to
Substitutes "willing" with "inclined", suggesting a tendency or predisposition.
are disposed to
Replaces "willing" with "disposed", indicating a formal inclination or readiness.
are prepared to
Uses "prepared" instead of "willing", focusing on readiness and preparation.
are amenable to
Replaces "willing" with "amenable", suggesting openness and agreement.
are in agreement with
Changes the structure to emphasize agreement rather than willingness.
consent to
Focuses on granting permission or agreement.
are compliant with
Indicates adherence to rules or requests.
are happy to
Implies pleasure or satisfaction in doing something.
FAQs
How should I correctly use the phrase "are willing"?
The correct way to use "are willing" is typically followed by "to" + verb (e.g., "are willing to help"). Using "are willing with" is generally considered grammatically incorrect.
What can I say instead of "are willing with"?
Instead of "are willing with", you can use alternatives like "are willing to", "are inclined to", or "are prepared to" depending on the context.
Is "are willing with" grammatically correct?
No, "are willing with" is generally not considered grammatically correct in standard English. The correct phrasing is usually "are willing to".
What is the difference between "are willing to" and "are willing with"?
"Are willing to" is the standard and grammatically correct way to express readiness or inclination to do something. "Are willing with" is not standard usage and should be avoided.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
83%
Authority and reliability
2.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested