Kilo Lingo

/ɡreɪs/

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Translation

A smooth and easy beauty in the way someone moves. It can also mean kindness that is freely given.

Word origin

From Latin gratia, meaning favour or thanks.

Origin
Latin
Root
gratia
English cognates
grateful, gracious

Grammar

Gender
Pluralgraces

Examples

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"With grace" describes how someone moves.

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"With good grace" means without complaining.

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Things as well as people can have grace.

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This word is part of lesson 24.