adj
gratis
GRAH-tihs
adj
1
Given without charge; free.
"Drinks were gratis for anyone who signed up early."
adv
1
Without payment; free of charge.
"The consultant agreed to do the first session gratis."
How to Use Gratis
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFor free, with no cost involved.
When to use it
Slightly formal or old-fashioned compared to just saying "free".
Common pairings
offered gratis
gratis copies
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin grātīs, a shortened form of grātiīs ("out of kindness, for nothing"), from grātus ("pleasing, thankful").