Greateful vs. Greatful — What's the Difference?
By Tayyaba Rehman — Updated on August 30, 2023
"Greateful" and "Greatful" are incorrect. The correct spelling is "Grateful," meaning feeling or showing appreciation.
Which is correct: Greateful or Greatful
How to spell Greatful?
Greateful
Incorrect Spelling
Greatful
Correct Spelling
Difference Between Greateful and Greatful
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Key Differences
"Grate" in "grateful" has the same sound as in "grater," a kitchen tool.
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The correct word has the root "grate," not "great."
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Think of "gratitude" which shares the same root.
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The word does not relate to "great" in size or quality.
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Remember, it's "grate-ful" as in "full of gratitude."
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Definitions
Greatful
Being thankful for a specific benefit or kindness.
She was grateful for the gift.
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Greatful
Feeling indebted to someone for a favor or kindness.
They were grateful to their teachers.
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Expressing gratitude and relief.
She was grateful to hear the good news.
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Greatful
Feeling or showing appreciation or thankfulness.
I'm grateful for your support.
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Greatful
Greatful is the fourth major release studio album by Canadian rapper Classified released on January 15, 2016 on Halflife Records, distributed by Universal Music Canada, and serves as his fifteenth album overall. The first single released, "No Pressure" featuring Snoop Dogg, peaked at number 65 on the Canadian Hot 100.
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FAQs
Why is it called Grateful?
It's derived from the term "gratitude," meaning appreciation or thanks.
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What is the singular form of Grateful?
Grateful (it's an adjective and doesn't typically have singular or plural forms).
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What is the plural form of Grateful?
Not applicable since it's an adjective.
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Which preposition is used with Grateful?
"For" as in "grateful for something."
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Which conjunction is used with Grateful?
Any conjunction can be used based on sentence structure.
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What is the first form of Grateful?
Not applicable since it's an adjective.
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Is the word “Grateful” a Direct object or an Indirect object?
Neither. It's an adjective.
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Which determiner is used with Grateful?
Depending on context, determiners like "this," "that," and "such" can be used.
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Which article is used with Grateful?
Both "the" and "a" can be used, depending on context.
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What is a stressed syllable in Grateful?
The first syllable "Grate" is stressed.
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How is Grateful used in a sentence?
"I am grateful for your invaluable assistance."
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Author Spotlight
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Tayyaba RehmanTayyaba Rehman is a distinguished writer, currently serving as a primary contributor to askdifference.com. As a researcher in semantics and etymology, Tayyaba's passion for the complexity of languages and their distinctions has found a perfect home on the platform. Tayyaba delves into the intricacies of language, distinguishing between commonly confused words and phrases, thereby providing clarity for readers worldwide.
