I like to use the word greatful a lot. And those damn spell check systems always, ALWAYS try to make me spell it grateful.
Those silly Latins.
grate'ful: from the Latin word "gratus" a derivative of gratitude.
Ironic.
Nevertheless, the new spelling has now been added to every piece of spell check software my powerbook can handle. I am greatful. Filled with great. Not grate. Grates are for parmesan cheese and storm drains on our streets.
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hmmmm, not sure "greatful" is actually a word. According to this site : http://www.wsu.edu/~brians/errors/errors.html
ReplyDelete"Your appreciation may be great, but you express gratitude by being grateful"
But I'm still "greatful" that you brought it up!
Hey, this is a cool site. And it has just pointed out how much I can really butcher the English language. Irrigardless of laying butt naked on my chaise longe.
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