Meaning of thank you In English

• 0 used to tell someone that you are grateful because they have given you something or done something for you:

  • That was a delicious lunch, thank you.

  • "Here's your coffee." "Thank you very much (indeed)."

  • Thank you for my birthday present.

  • "How are you?" "I'm fine, thank you."

  • "You look very nice in that dress." "Thank you very much."

  • "Would you like some more cake?" "Yes, I will have a small piece, thank you."

  • "Do you need any help?" "No, thank you."

  • I don't want to hear that kind of language, thank you (very much).

• 1 something that you say or do in order to show that you are grateful for something:

  • I'd like to say a big thank you to everyone for all their help.

  • [ before noun ] He wrote a thank-you note/letter to his aunt to thank her for the birthday present she sent him.

• 2 used to express appreciation to someone for offering or giving you something, for helping you, or for asking how you are feeling:

  • Thank you for calling.

  • Thanks for cleaning up.

  • "How are you?" "Fine, thank you."

• 3 something you say or do to express your appreciation for something:

  • You deserve a big thank you.

  • He wrote a thank you note to his grandmother for the birthday present.