gratis — free of charge; without payment
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: free of charge; without payment
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡreɪtɪs/
Example Sentences
- The lawyer surprisingly offered his advice gratis, probably because he felt sorry for the broke college student.
- The software is available gratis for educational purposes.
- My grandmother insists on giving cooking lessons gratis to anyone who visits her kitchen.
gratis
ADVERB[/ˈɡreɪtɪs/]
free of charge; without payment
The bakery handed out fresh croissants gratis to celebrate its opening day.
Great is free - gratis goods for everyone!
Students notice the gratis practice and rush to learn!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'gratis,' which is the ablative plural of 'gratia' meaning 'favor' or 'grace.' The word entered English through Romance language influences, particularly from Spanish and Italian, where it retained its Latin form.
Breakdown
Latin 'gratia' (favor, grace) + -is (ablative plural marker) = gratis (by favor, without charge)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The lawyer surprisingly offered his advice gratis, probably because he felt sorry for the broke college student.”
“The software is available gratis for educational purposes.”
“My grandmother insists on giving cooking lessons gratis to anyone who visits her kitchen.”
“The company provides gratis technical support for the first year.”
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