/ˈɡreɪt.fəl/
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Meaning
Feeling that you want to thank someone for something good they have done for you.
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Word origin
From the old English adjective grate, meaning pleasing, which came from Latin gratus, plus the ending -ful.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- gratus
- English cognates
- grace, gratitude
Examples
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Use grateful for to name the good thing.
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Use grateful to to name the person.
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Grateful can also come in front of the noun.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 21, lesson 2: grateful, treatment, metal and 7 more words.