Grateful or Greatful

Which is the correct spelling? The correct spelling is Grateful (not Greatful).

Correct Spelling

Grateful

Incorrect Spelling

Greatful

How common is this error?

There are 135,000 search results on Bing for the misspelling 'Greatful'. 'Greatful' ranks in the top 0 of most common errors caught by TripleChecker, with at least 787 websites containing this mistake.¹

Part of speech and definition

The word 'grateful' is an adjective. It describes a feeling of appreciation or thankfulness. Specifically, it refers to being thankful for something received or experienced.

Examples of grateful being used in a sentence:

Correct She felt grateful for the support of her friends during her difficult times.
Incorrect She felt greatful for the support of her friends during her difficult times.
Correct The team was grateful for the recognition they received after months of hard work.
Incorrect The team was greatful for the recognition they received after months of hard work.
Correct He was grateful to have found a new job that aligned with his passions.
Incorrect He was greatful to have found a new job that aligned with his passions.

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Other common questions

What is the correct spelling?

Grateful

What is its origin?

The word 'grateful' originates from the Latin word 'gratus,' which means pleasing or thankful. It entered Middle English through Old French as 'gratef,' and by the late 14th century, it evolved into the form we use today.

How do you pronounce grateful?

The word 'grateful' is pronounced as /ˈɡreɪt.fəl/. It consists of two syllables: 'great' and 'ful'.

Any tips for using the word in a sentence?

The word 'grateful' can be used in a sentence such as, "I am grateful for the support of my friends during difficult times." It's important to ensure correct spelling by noting that 'grateful' is often confused with 'greatful,' which is incorrect; also, it should be used to express appreciation and not confused with 'gratefully,' which implies doing something in a thankful manner.

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1: Data as of 09/08/2024.