you're welcome
a polite response to thanksThank you for helping me with my homework!
You're welcome! I'm glad I could help.
informal
a polite response to someone expressing gratitude
Thanks for the gift!
You're welcome! I hope you like it.
Commonly used in casual and formal settings to acknowledge thanks.
Collocations
no problemanother way to respond to thanksdon't mention ita more formal alternative
Antonyms
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Politeness
Use 'you're welcome' to sound polite and friendly when someone thanks you.
Gold Rule
Appropriate Context
Use 'you're welcome' in response to thanks, not as a greeting or farewell.
Word Origin
Derived from the contraction of 'you are welcome', meaning someone is accepted or appreciated.
Usage Notes
Used to acknowledge gratitude politely. Can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Word Breakdown
you're
contraction of 'you are'
contractionwelcome
accepted or appreciated
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