you're welcome
/jʊr ˈwɛlkəm/phrase★Beginner
informal
a polite response to someone expressing gratitude
Thanks for the gift!
You're welcome! I hope you like it.
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Commonly used in casual and formal settings to acknowledge thanks.
Collocations
no problemanother way to respond to thanksdon't mention ita more formal alternative
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Related Phrases
no problemphrase
a casual way to respond to thanks
my pleasurephrase
a more formal way to respond to thanks
💡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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