you're welcome
What is the opposite of you're welcome? Here is what we hold, with its meaning and related words.
Phrase — The standard polite reply to thank you, indicating that the help given was freely offered and no thanks were necessary.
How to use you're welcome
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
oh, you're welcome
you're very welcome
you're most welcome
Neutral and standard in American English; in British English "not at all", "no worries" or "that's all right" are at least as common, and "you're welcome" can sound slightly formal or American.
Etymology
From 1907 (as reply to thank you).
Full origin of you're welcome →Frequently asked questions
Is it "you're welcome" or "your welcome"?
"You're welcome" is correct, because it is a contraction of "you are welcome". "Your" is a possessive, so "your welcome" would mean a welcome belonging to you, which makes no sense as a reply to thanks.
What is the difference between "you're welcome" and "no problem"?
They serve the same function. "You're welcome" accepts the thanks graciously and is the more traditional, slightly more formal choice. "No problem" plays down the effort involved and is more casual; some older speakers dislike it, while younger speakers often find "you're welcome" faintly stiff.
What can I say instead of "you're welcome"?
Common alternatives are "my pleasure", "not at all", "don't mention it", "anytime" and "happy to help". "My pleasure" and "happy to help" work well in customer service and professional email.
