you're welcome

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/jʊr ˈwɛlkəm/
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A polite answer to someone’s thanks.
Practice using you're welcome in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • "You're welcome," the nurse said as she handed back the form.
  • She smiled and said you're welcome when he thanked her.
  • After helping us, she simply said you're welcome.
  • I thanked my neighbour, and he replied you're welcome.
  • "Thank you for the tea." "You're welcome."

Similar words

my pleasure
no problem
not at all

Meanings

Reply to thanks

social
neutral
Said politely after someone thanks the speaker for something.

Examples

  • "Thank you for the tea." "You're welcome."
  • She smiled and said you're welcome when he thanked her.
  • "You're welcome," the nurse said as she handed back the form.
  • I thanked my neighbour, and he replied you're welcome.
  • After helping us, she simply said you're welcome.

Similar words

my pleasure
no problem
not at all

Etymology

The reply joins you are with welcome, meaning that the help or gift was gladly given.

FAQ

What does you're welcome mean?

you're welcome is a polite reply to thanks.

When is you're welcome used?

Said politely after someone thanks the speaker for something.

How do people reply to you're welcome?

No further reply is required, though a smile is natural.

Is you're welcome formal?

It is polite in both ordinary and professional conversation.

Is no problem less formal than you're welcome?

Yes. No problem is usually more casual; you're welcome works in ordinary and professional conversation.

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