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you're welcome

5 synonyms and 0 antonyms for you're welcome, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Phrase — The standard polite reply to thank you, indicating that the help given was freely offered and no thanks were necessary.

Synonyms

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

no problem not at all my pleasure don't mention it

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.

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.

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