单词 | gratis |
释义 | gratisgrat‧is /ˈɡrætəs, ˈɡreɪ-/ adjective, adverb Word Origin WORD ORIGINgratis ExamplesOrigin: 1400-1500 Latin ‘out of kindness’, from gratia; ➔ GRACE1EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES Thesaurus
THESAURUS► free done or given without payment SYN free: Medical advice was provided gratis. something that is free does not cost you any money: · Parking is free after 6 pm.· ‘How much is it to get into the concert?’ ‘Oh, I think it’s free.’· They were giving away free tickets for the concert.· 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.· Fans were allowed into the stadium for nothing as a way of celebrating.· 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.· 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.· 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 Language Activatornot costing any money► free something that is free costs no money: · Parking is free after 6 pm.· "How much is it to get into the concert?" "Oh, I think it's free."· The clinic offers free advice on contraception.· I'm saving these tokens to get a free poster. ► cost nothing/not cost anything to be free: · Luckily I was insured, so the treatment didn't cost anything.cost nothing/not cost anything to do something: · It doesn't cost anything to get advice from them.· The competition costs nothing to enter, just send a postcard with your name and address. ► 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.· Fans were allowed into the stadium for nothing as a way of celebrating.· Children under five can see the show for free. ► free of charge without having to pay - used especially in advertisements and official notices: · Guests can park free of charge all day.· Copies of the leaflet can be obtained free of charge from your local library.· This policy ensures that you get emergency medical treatment free of charge when travelling abroad. ► no charge if there is no charge for a service that someone provides, you do not have to pay for it: · "How much is the prescription?'' "No charge -- students are exempt from payment.''· Entry to the museum costs £3, but there is no charge on Wednesdays and Sundays.no charge for: · There is no charge for cashing these travellers' cheques. ► be on the house if drinks or meals are on the house , they are given to you by the owner of the bar or restaurant that you are in and you do not have to pay for them: · On New Year's Eve, he offered a glass of champagne to everyone, on the house.· The owner let us have the first bottle of wine on the house. ► at no cost to somebody if a service is provided at no cost to someone, they do not have to pay for it: · The Helpline provides advice on all types of personal problems at no cost to the caller.· Treatment at the health center is available at no cost to students. ► at no extra cost if a shop or a company provides an additional service at no extra cost, they do it without asking you for any more money: · Many activities are available at the hotel at no extra cost, but theatre trips and excursions are not included.at no extra cost to: · The store is offering to install satellite dishes at no extra cost to the buyer. ► gratis especially written provided without payment: · His work for the church is performed gratis.· You can see some local bands at local clubs absolutely gratis. |
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