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- [gruh-too-i-tee, -tyoo-]
- /grəˈtu ɪ ti, -ˈtyu-/
- /ɡrəˈtjuː.ə.ti/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [gruh-too-i-tee, -tyoo-]
- /grəˈtu ɪ ti, -ˈtyu-/
Definitions of gratuities word
- noun plural gratuities a gift of money, over and above payment due for service, as to a waiter or bellhop; tip. 1
- noun plural gratuities something given without claim or demand. 1
- noun plural gratuities British. a bonus granted to war veterans by the government. a bonus given military personnel on discharge or retirement. 1
- noun gratuities Plural form of gratuity. 1
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Origin of gratuities
First appearance:
before 1515 One of the 27% oldest English words
1515-25; < Middle French gratuite, equivalent to Latin grātuī(tus) free + Middle French -te -ty2
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Parts of speech for Gratuities
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
gratuities popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
gratuities usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gratuities
noun gratuities
- perks — to become lively, cheerful, or vigorous, as after depression or sickness (usually followed by up): The patients all perked up when we played the piano for them.
- donations — Plural form of donation.
- gifts — Plural form of gift.
- contributions — Plural form of contribution.
- presents — being, existing, or occurring at this time or now; current: increasing respect for the present ruler of the small country.
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