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How do you spell Grateful?

Correct spelling

grateful

GRATE + FUL. One L. It's grate, not great.

Why is grateful spelled this way?

GRATE not GREAT. The word is related to grace and gratitude, not to greatness. Keeping this etymology in mind prevents the most common error.

Common misspellings of grateful

greatfulgratefullgreatfullgraitful

Example

I am grateful for your help.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell grateful?+
The correct spelling is "grateful". GRATE + FUL. One L. It's grate, not great.
Is it greatful or grateful?+
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