thank you very much

/ˌθæŋk ju ˌvɛri ˈmʌtʃ/
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A warm, emphatic expression of gratitude.

Examples

  • Thank you very much for helping me carry the bags.
  • "Here is your ticket." "Thank you very much."
  • "Thank you very much," he told the nurse after the appointment.
  • We all said thank you very much to our host.
  • She wrote thank you very much at the end of her note.

Similar words

thanks so much
thank you
many thanks

Meanings

Strong thanks

social
neutral
Said to show stronger gratitude than a simple thank you, often for a particular kindness or help.

Examples

  • Thank you very much for helping me carry the bags.
  • "Here is your ticket." "Thank you very much."
  • She wrote thank you very much at the end of her note.
  • We all said thank you very much to our host.
  • "Thank you very much," he told the nurse after the appointment.

Similar words

Etymology

The phrase adds very much to thank you to make the gratitude stronger.

FAQ

What does thank you very much mean?

thank you very much is an emphatic expression of thanks.

When is thank you very much used?

Said to show stronger gratitude than a simple thank you, often for a particular kindness or help.

How do people reply to thank you very much?

You’re welcome or my pleasure is a natural reply.

Is thank you very much formal?

It is polite in everyday and professional settings.

How is thank you very much different from thank you?

Thank you very much expresses stronger gratitude than thank you.

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