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- [grat-is, grey-tis]
- /ˈgræt ɪs, ˈgreɪ tɪs/
- /ˈɡræ.tɪs/
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- [grat-is, grey-tis]
- /ˈgræt ɪs, ˈgreɪ tɪs/
Definitions of gratis word
- adverb gratis without charge or payment; free: The manufacturer provided an extra set of coat buttons gratis. 1
- adjective gratis free; gratuitous. 1
- noun gratis Without charge ; free. 1
- adjective gratis free of charge 1
- adverb gratis If something is done or provided gratis, it does not have to be paid for. 0
- adverb gratis Gratis is also an adjective. 0
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Origin of gratis
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Latin grātīs freely, contraction of grātiīs with favors, graces (ablative plural of grātia grace)
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Parts of speech for Gratis
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
gratis popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
gratis usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gratis
adj gratis
- complimentary — If you are complimentary about something, you express admiration for it.
- free ride — Informal. something obtained without effort or cost: The fact that you're the general's sondoesn't mean you'll get a free ride in the army.
- freebie — something given without charge or cost, as a ticket to a performance or sports event or a free sample at a store: Freebies can be very useful in promoting your brand or business.
- gratuitous — given, done, bestowed, or obtained without charge or payment; free; voluntary.
- on the house — a building in which people live; residence for human beings.
adjective gratis
- toll-free — made, used, provided, etc., without tolls or a charge: a toll-free highway; a toll-free phone number.
Antonyms for gratis
Top questions with gratis
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