gratis
adverb/ˈɡreɪtɪs/
Frequency rank: #13,788 most common English word
Meaning
Given or received without charge; free of cost.
Example sentence
The hotel offered room upgrades gratis to guests who had waited a long time.
Synonyms & related words
- free
- freely
- complimentary
- gratuitously
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