gra- root words — words with the gra- root

The root gra- comes from French grand, meaning great. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including gramercy. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the gra- root

Explore words with gra- — words containing the gra- root and sharing its sense of "great". Examples include gramercy. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does gra- mean?

The gra- root means great, from French grand. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.