grateful
gb/ɡɹˈeɪtfəl/ us/ɡɹˈeɪtfəl/
A2
English
~ 2900
Senses
0 senses
adjective
A2
state
1
feeling or showing thanks
Feeling or showing that you are happy because someone has helped you or given you something.
Usage pattern:
[someone] is grateful for [something]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'grateful' with 'greatful', which is incorrect spelling. Another common mistake is using 'grateful' without 'for' or 'to' when specifying what or whom they appreciate.
Synonyms
thankful (Very close in meaning, often interchangeable, but 'thankful' can also mean relieved something bad did not happen.)
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appreciative (Focuses more on recognizing the value of what was received rather than the emotion itself.)
Antonyms
ungrateful (Describes someone who does not show or feel thanks for help or gifts.)
Collocations
deeply grateful
|eternally grateful
|grateful for the opportunity
|grateful to someone
|forever grateful
Themes
emotions
|daily life
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- I am truly grateful for all your help during my move.
- She was grateful to her parents for their constant support.
- We are grateful for the chance to work with such talented people.
- He felt grateful when his friends surprised him with a birthday party.
- I’m grateful for the sunny weather today.
Learner examples
- I am grateful for your help.
- She is grateful to her teacher.
- We are grateful for the food.
- He is grateful to his friend.
- I am grateful for the gift.
Grammar
Dictionary form
grateful
IPA
GB/ɡɹˈeɪtfəl/
US/ɡɹˈeɪtfəl/
Syllables & stress
grate - ful (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (grate)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: grateful
Word family
Core family
gratitude
noun B1
gratefully
adverb B1
Related words
gratefulness
noun
Negative and opposite forms
Expressions
deeply grateful
1/dˈipli ɡɹˈeɪtfəl/
fixed phrase
strongly thankful
Feeling very strong thanks.
Examples
- I am deeply grateful for the support you have given me.
- She was deeply grateful to her colleagues for their help.
eternally grateful
1/ɪtˈɚnəli ɡɹˈeɪtfəl/
fixed phrase
endlessly thankful
Feeling thankful in a way that will last forever.
Examples
- We are eternally grateful for your generosity.
- He said he would be eternally grateful if she accepted his offer.
eternally grateful
1/ɪtˈɚnəli ɡɹˈeɪtfəl/
fixed phrase
thankful for a long time
very thankful and you will not forget it
Examples
- I’ll be eternally grateful for your support during that time.
- She was eternally grateful to her neighbor for looking after the kids.
forever grateful
1/fɚˈɛvɚ ɡɹˈeɪtfəl/
fixed phrase
permanently thankful
Feeling thankful in a way that will never change.
Examples
- I will be forever grateful for your kindness during that difficult time.
- She told him she was forever grateful for his guidance.