B1adjective 2K

Grateful

🇬🇧 UK //ˈɡreɪtfəl// 🇺🇸 US //ˈɡreɪtfəl//

Meaning of Grateful

Feeling or showing thanks for something received.

In simple words: Feeling thankful for something

Grateful in a sentence

• I am grateful for all the help you provided.
• She felt grateful when she received the unexpected gift.
• We are grateful to everyone who supported our cause.
• He wrote a letter to express how grateful he was.
• They were grateful for the opportunity to travel again.

How to use Grateful

Use 'grateful' to express appreciation, often in a formal or semi-formal context. In informal speech, 'thankful' may be more common.

Grammar pattern

be + grateful (to someone) + for (something)

Memory hint

Remember 'great' in 'grateful' means feeling good about what you have.

Related words

Collocations with Grateful

• grateful for help
• grateful to someone
• grateful for the opportunity

Synonyms for Grateful

• thankful
• appreciative
• obliged
• indebted

Opposites of Grateful

• ungrateful
• thankless

Common mistakes with Grateful

• Using 'grateful' without 'to' or 'for', e.g., 'I am grateful you.'
• Confusing 'grateful' with 'gratitude', which is a noun.
• Mixing up 'grateful' with 'happy', which have different meanings.

Frequently asked questions about Grateful

What does Grateful mean?

Feeling thankful for something

What is the definition of Grateful?

Feeling or showing thanks for something received.

How do you use Grateful in a sentence?

I am grateful for all the help you provided.

Can you give another example of Grateful?

She felt grateful when she received the unexpected gift.

What are synonyms for Grateful?

Common alternatives include thankful, appreciative, obliged, indebted.

What is the opposite of Grateful?

Opposite meanings include ungrateful, thankless.

What words go with Grateful?

It commonly pairs with grateful for help, grateful to someone, grateful for the opportunity.

What are common mistakes when using Grateful?

Using 'grateful' without 'to' or 'for', e.g., 'I am grateful you.' Confusing 'grateful' with 'gratitude', which is a noun. Mixing up 'grateful' with 'happy', which have different meanings.

How do you pronounce Grateful?

US: //ˈɡreɪtfəl//, UK: //ˈɡreɪtfəl//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Grateful?

Use 'grateful' to express appreciation, often in a formal or semi-formal context. In informal speech, 'thankful' may be more common.

What CEFR level is Grateful?

"Grateful" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.