you're welcome
You're welcome (phrase) means the standard polite reply to thank you, indicating that the help given was freely offered and no thanks were necessary. Example: “Thanks for the lift." "You're welcome.”
How to Use You're welcome
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWhat you say back when someone thanks you.
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.
It is always "you're", short for "you are". "Your welcome" is one of the most common spelling errors in English.
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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.