Optional and Willing

Optional

Optional adjective - Subject to one's freedom of choice.

Willing and optional are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Willing" instead an adjective "Optional".

Nearby Words: option, optionally

Willing

Willing adjective - Done, made, or given with one's own free will.
Usage example: a willing sacrifice of her limited free time for a good cause

Optional and willing are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Optional" instead an adjective "Willing".

Nearby Words: will, willingly, willingness, willed

Both words in one sentence

  • It was optional for Mega Man X and Super Metroid (not that a whole lot of people were willing to go for it in the latter).
  • Video Game / Steambot Chronicles Although you can just buy furniture, you can make them really fancy if you're willing to tromp around some optional dungeons for treasure (and don't plan on handing them to the museum).
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