What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
grateful
Example
I am grateful for your help with my project. [grateful: adjective]
Example
She felt grateful to have such supportive friends. [grateful: adjective]
Example
We are grateful for the opportunity to work on this project. [grateful: adjective]
thankful
Example
I am thankful for your kind words. [thankful: adjective]
Example
She was thankful for the support of her family during a difficult time. [thankful: adjective]
Example
We are thankful for the rain that helped our crops grow. [thankful: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Thankful is more commonly used than grateful in everyday language, especially in British English. However, both words are widely understood and can be used interchangeably in most contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between grateful and thankful?
Grateful is slightly more formal than thankful, but both words can be used in formal and informal contexts.
