Gratefull vs. Grateful: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on October 6, 2023
"Gratefull" is the incorrect spelling. The correct spelling is "Grateful," meaning appreciative of kindness or benefits received.
Which is correct: Gratefull or Grateful
How to spell Grateful?
Gratefull is Incorrect
Grateful is Correct
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Key Differences
Remember that "full" becomes "ful" in adjectives like "grateful."
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 20, 2023
Think of "grate" + "ful" as in "full of gratitude."
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Sep 20, 2023
Recall similar words like "hopeful" and "respectful" to reinforce the "ful" usage.
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Sep 20, 2023
Note that being "grateful" is a "ful" feeling but with one "l."
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Sep 20, 2023
Keep in mind, "two Ls might be overkill, stick with one to feel the thrill."
Harlon Moss
Sep 20, 2023
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Gratefull and Grateful Definitions
Grateful
Recognizing the good in something or someone.
The team was grateful for the coach's guidance.
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Sep 20, 2023
Grateful
Feeling or showing appreciation for kindness or benefits received.
I am grateful for your help.
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Sep 20, 2023
Grateful
Feeling indebted or obligated because of favors.
I remain grateful for your unwavering support.
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Sep 20, 2023
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Grateful
Appreciative of benefits received; thankful
I'm grateful for your help.
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Sep 04, 2022
Grateful
Affording pleasure or comfort; agreeable
Grateful relief from the hot sun.
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Grateful
Appreciative; thankful.
I'm grateful that you helped me out.
I'm grateful to you for helping me out.
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Sep 04, 2022
Grateful
Having a due sense of benefits received; kindly disposed toward one from whom a favor has been received; willing to acknowledge and repay, or give thanks for, benefits; as, a grateful heart.
A grateful mindBy owing, owes not, but still pays.
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Grateful
Affording pleasure; pleasing to the senses; gratifying; delicious; as, a grateful present; food grateful to the palate; grateful sleep.
Now golden fruits on loaded branches shine,And grateful clusters swell.
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Sep 04, 2022
Grateful
Feeling or showing gratitude;
A grateful heart
Grateful for the tree's shade
A thankful smile
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Sep 04, 2022
Grateful
Thankful for something specific.
She felt grateful for the warm meal.
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Sep 20, 2023
FAQs
What is the root word of Grateful?
The root is "grate," which means pleasing or thankful.
Aimie Carlson
Sep 20, 2023
What is the verb form of Grateful?
"Grateful" is an adjective. The related verb is "gratify."
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Sep 20, 2023
Why is it called Grateful?
The term "Grateful" comes from the word "grate," which means pleasing or thankful, combined with "ful," suggesting full of a particular quality.
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Sep 20, 2023
Which vowel is used before Grateful?
Either "a" or "the" can be used before "grateful" based on the context.
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Sep 20, 2023
What is the singular form of Grateful?
"Grateful" is already in its singular form.
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Sep 20, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Grateful?
Any conjunction can be used, e.g., "and."
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Sep 20, 2023
What is the plural form of Grateful?
Adjectives don’t have plurals in English. So, "grateful" remains "grateful."
Aimie Carlson
Sep 20, 2023
Which article is used with Grateful?
Both "a" and "the" can be used, depending on the context.
Janet White
Sep 20, 2023
Is Grateful an abstract noun?
It represents a feeling, so it can be considered abstract.
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Sep 20, 2023
Which preposition is used with Grateful?
Typically "for" as in "grateful for."
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Sep 20, 2023
Which determiner is used with Grateful?
Determiners like "this," "that," "my," etc. can be used.
Janet White
Sep 20, 2023
What is the first form of Grateful?
Adjectives don’t have verb forms. The related verb "gratify" has "gratify" as its base form.
Harlon Moss
Sep 20, 2023
Is the Grateful term a metaphor?
No, but it can be used metaphorically in some contexts.
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Sep 20, 2023
What is the second form of Grateful?
For the related verb "gratify," the past form is "gratified."
Janet White
Sep 20, 2023
What is the third form of Grateful?
For the related verb "gratify," the past participle form is "gratified."
Aimie Carlson
Sep 20, 2023
How is Grateful used in a sentence?
"I am grateful to everyone who supported me during this journey."
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Sep 20, 2023
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