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Word: Gratefully

Part of Speech: Adverb

Usage Instructions:

• Use "gratefully" when you want to express thanks or appreciation for a gift, a favor, or help you received.
• It usually follows a verb in a sentence.

Examples:

1. Simple Example:

   • "She accepted the gift gratefully."
   • This means she was thankful for the gift she received.

2. In a Sentence:

   • "He gratefully acknowledged the support of his friends during difficult times."
   • Here, it shows he was thankful for his friends' support.

Advanced Usage:

• "Gratefully" can also be used in more complex sentences to express deeper feelings of appreciation.
  • Example: "The team gratefully received the praise from their coach after winning the championship."

Word Variants:

• Grateful (adjective): Feeling or showing thanks.

  • Example: "I am grateful for your help."

• Gratitude (noun): The feeling of being thankful.

  • Example: "She expressed her gratitude with a heartfelt letter."

Different Meanings:

• "Gratefully" specifically refers to a manner of showing thanks. It does not have other meanings but is related to feelings of appreciation.

Synonyms:

• Appreciatively
• Thankfully
• With gratitude

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• "Thank one’s lucky stars": This means to be very grateful for something good that has happened.

  • Example: "I thank my lucky stars that I found my lost wallet."

• "Count your blessings": This means to be grateful for what you have.

  • Example: "In tough times, it’s important to count your blessings."

Summary:

"Gratefully" is an adverb that expresses thankfulness or appreciation. Use it to show how thankful you are for something someone has done for you.

Academic

Adverb

1. in a thankful manner; with thanks
   • he accepted thankfully my apologies
2. with appreciation; in a grateful manner
   • he accepted my offer appreciatively

Synonyms

• thankfully
• appreciatively