The difference between Consenting and Willing

When used as adjectives, consenting means giving consent, whereas willing means ready to do something that is not (can't be expected as) a matter of course.


Willing is also noun with the meaning: the execution of a will.

check bellow for the other definitions of Consenting and Willing

  1. Consenting as a verb:

  1. Consenting as an adjective:

    Giving consent; agreeing to something.

    Examples:

    "The law prohibits payment for sex, even between consenting adults."

  1. Willing as an adjective:

    Ready to do something that is not (can't be expected as) a matter of course.

    Examples:

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

  1. Willing as a noun (rare, or, obsolete):

    The execution of a will.

  1. Willing as a verb:

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