The Opposite(Antonym) of “gratis”
The antonym of gratis is expensive and chargeable. The antonyms expensive and chargeable convey the idea of something that has a cost or requires payment. It implies that the item or service is not free.
Explore all Antonyms of “gratis”
Definitions and Examples of expensive, chargeable
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Costing a lot of money; having a high price.
Example
The designer dress was too expensive for her budget.
Requiring payment; not free.
Example
The hotel offers free breakfast, but other meals are chargeable.
Key Differences: expensive vs chargeable
- 1Expensive refers to something that has a high price, while gratis means free of charge.
- 2Chargeable refers to something that requires payment, while gratis means free of charge.
Effective Usage of expensive, chargeable
- 1Shopping: Use expensive when comparing prices of items.
- 2Services: Use chargeable when referring to services that require payment.
- 3Negotiations: Use gratis to indicate that something is free of charge.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct meanings: Expensive refers to something with a high price, chargeable refers to something that requires payment, while gratis means free of charge. Use these words when shopping, referring to services, or negotiating prices.