/ɡreɪs/

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Meaning

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

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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 taught in chapter 14, lesson 10: grace, awful, focus and 7 more words.