GRATIS


Meaning of GRATIS in English

grat ‧ is /ˈɡrætəs, ˈɡrætɪs, ˈɡreɪ-/ BrE AmE adjective , adverb

[ Date: 1400-1500 ; Language: Latin ; Origin: 'out of kindness' , from gratia ; ⇨ ↑ grace 1 ]

done or given without payment SYN free :

Medical advice was provided gratis.

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THESAURUS

▪ free something that is free does not cost you any money:

Parking is free after 6 pm.

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‘How much is it to get into the concert?’ ‘Oh, I think it’s free.’

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They were giving away free tickets for the concert.

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I’m saving these tokens to get a free poster.

▪ for nothing/for free without having to pay for something that you would normally have to pay for:

He offered to fix the car for nothing.

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Fans were allowed into the stadium for nothing as a way of celebrating.

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Children under five can see the show for free.

▪ at no extra cost if a shop or company provides an additional service at no extra cost, they do it without asking you for any more money:

The shop will install the cooker for you at no extra cost.

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Tours of the city are available from the hotel at no extra cost.

▪ complimentary [only before noun] free – use this about things that a company, theatre, hotel etc gives people:

Karen’s sister works at the New York Ballet and she’s managed to get us some complimentary tickets.

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Honeymooners receive a complimentary bottle of champagne in their hotel room.

▪ be on the house if food or drinks are on the house, the owner of a bar or restaurant says you do not have to pay for them:

These drinks are on the house.

▪ gratis especially written without having to pay for something:

Users will be able to listen to tracks (=songs) gratis.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.