/ɡʁa.tɥi/
Translation
free, free of charge
Word origin
From Latin gratuitus ('given without payment, unearned'), from gratia ('favour, kindness'). The same root gives English 'gratuitous' and 'gratis'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- gratuitus
- English cognates
- gratuitous, gratis, gratitude
Grammar
Examples
L' .
Entry to the museum is free on the first Sunday of the month.
' .
Nothing in life is free.
.
The restaurant gives a free coffee after the meal.
- .
Be wary of free advice.
C' .
That was a gratuitous and nasty remark.
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