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Word: Thank You

Part of Speech: Expression (often used as a phrase)

Definition: "Thank you" is a common way to express gratitude or appreciation to someone for something they have done. It is a polite way to acknowledge that you are thankful for a favor, help, gift, or kind action.

Usage Instructions:

• You can say "thank you" after someone helps you, gives you something, or does something nice for you.
• It can be used in both formal and informal situations.

Examples:

1. Basic Use:
   • If someone holds the door open for you, you can say, "Thank you!"
2. In Response to a Gift:
   • If a friend gives you a birthday present, you might say, "Thank you for the wonderful gift!"

Advanced Usage:

• You can make your gratitude more specific by adding details:
  • "Thank you for helping me with my homework; it made it much easier!"
  • "Thank you for your support during my presentation; it really boosted my confidence."

Variants:

• Thanks: A more casual and shorter form of "thank you."
  • Example: "Thanks for coming to my party!"
• Thankful: An adjective that describes the feeling of being grateful.
  • Example: "I am thankful for my family."
• Gratitude: A noun that means the feeling of being thankful.
  • Example: "I feel a lot of gratitude for my friends."

Synonyms:

• "Thanks" (informal)
• "I appreciate it"
• "Much appreciated"
• "Thank you very much"
• "Many thanks"

Different Meanings:

• "Thank you" primarily expresses gratitude, but it can also be used sarcastically in certain contexts.
  • Example: If someone does something annoying, you might say, "Oh, thank you!" with a sarcastic tone.

Idioms:

• "Thanks a million!" – A very enthusiastic way to say thank you.
• "I owe you one." – This means you feel thankful and want to return the favor in the future.

Phrasal Verbs:

• While "thank you" does not have specific phrasal verbs directly related to it, you can use related phrases:
  • "Thank someone for something" – For example, "I want to thank you for your help."

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Noun

1. a conversational expression of gratitude