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I grew up writing thank-you notes. Real, honest-to-goodness, pen-and-ink, stamped and posted letters. More than simple habit, it's about what the commitment to expressing your thoughts and feelings in writing says about the character of the writer. About the joy such notes bring to the reader.
Taylor Mali

Meaning of "thank-you" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF THANK-YOU

thank-you  [ˈθæŋkjuː] play
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WHAT DOES THANK-YOU MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Thank You

Thank You or Thank U may refer to: ▪ "Thank you", an expression of gratitude ▪ Thank you letter, a letter written to express appreciation...

Definition of thank-you in the English dictionary

The definition of thank-you in the dictionary is conveying an expression of gratitude.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH THANK-YOU


Antonescu
ˌæntɒˈnɛskjuː
askew
əˈskjuː
Autocue
ˈɔːtəʊˌkjuː
Bar-B-Q
ˈbɑːbɪkjuː
barbecue
ˈbɑːbɪˌkjuː
cardecu
ˈkɑːdɪˌkjuː
cue
kjuː
curlicue
ˈkɜːlɪˌkjuː
docu
ˈdɒkjuː
ECU
ˈeɪkjuː
fescue
ˈfɛskjuː
Kew
kjuː
kyu
kjuː
miscue
ˌmɪsˈkjuː
NLQ
ˌɛnɛlˈkjuː
queue
kjuː
rescue
ˈrɛskjuː
skew
skjuː

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE THANK-YOU

thank
thank you
thankee
thanker
thankful
thankfully
thankfulness
thankings
thankless
thanklessly
thanks
thanks heavens
thanks offering
thanks to
thanksgiver
thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Day
thankworthily
thankworthiness
thankworthy

WORDS THAT END LIKE THANK-YOU

after you
allyou
bayou
bully for you
you
good on you
mind you
not with you
pleased to meet you
poyou
see you
thank you
what have you
you

Synonyms and antonyms of thank-you in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «thank-you» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF THANK-YOU

Find out the translation of thank-you to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of thank-you from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «thank-you» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

谢客
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

agradecimiento
570 millions of speakers

English

thank-you
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

धन्यवाद आप
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الشكر لكم
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

спасибо - вам
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

obrigado
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ধন্যবাদ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

remerciement
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

terima kasih
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Dankeschön
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

お礼
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

감사합니다 - 당신 을
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

matur nuwun
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cảm ơn bạn -
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நன்றி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

धन्यवाद
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

teşekkür ederim
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ringraziamento
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

podziękowania
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

спасибо- вам
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

mulțumire
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σας ευχαριστώ
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

dankie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Tack
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

takk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of thank-you

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «THANK-YOU»

The term «thank-you» is very widely used and occupies the 1.208 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «thank-you».

FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «THANK-YOU» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «thank-you» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «thank-you» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about thank-you

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7 QUOTES WITH «THANK-YOU»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word thank-you.
1
Tim Berners-Lee
The Google algorithm was a significant development. I've had thank-you emails from people whose lives have been saved by information on a medical website or who have found the love of their life on a dating website.
2
Sarah Dessen
I write thank-you notes the minute I throw the wrapping paper away.
3
Jools Holland
I've met the Queen a couple of times, and she's been delightful. In fact, I often find myself thinking: 'What would the Queen do in this situation? Write a thank-you note? Yes, I'll do that.' She's all about courtesy.
4
Taylor Mali
In many ways, 'What Teachers Make: In Praise of the Greatest Job in the World' is just one big thank-you note to my teachers. The book is dedicated to my fifth and sixth grade English teacher, Dr. Joseph D'Angelo, a massive force of erudition, martial artistry, culture, and love.
5
Taylor Mali
I grew up writing thank-you notes. Real, honest-to-goodness, pen-and-ink, stamped and posted letters. More than simple habit, it's about what the commitment to expressing your thoughts and feelings in writing says about the character of the writer. About the joy such notes bring to the reader.
6
Zosia Mamet
But my father was also the one who told me I needed to clean up my mouth or I'd never find a man. What's very important to him is manners. Show up on time. Always send thank-you letters. He is one of the more thoughtful humans I've ever met. He's a great man and a very good dad.
7
Andre Leon Talley
When I have interns, I always say, 'Handwritten thank-you notes can make a difference.' People remember that - not an e-mail, a handwritten note in an envelope.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «THANK-YOU»

Discover the use of thank-you in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to thank-you and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Thank You Book: Hundreds of Clever, Meaningful, and ...
Suggests unusual gifts and other innovative ways of expressing gratitude, and provides examples of thank-you letters for various circumstances.
Robyn Freedman Spizman, 2001
2
The Thank You Economy
If this were 1923, this book would have been called "Why Radio Is Going to Change the Game" .
Gary Vaynerchuk, 2011
3
Thank You: (a book for teachers)
Thank You is Gingras's own delightful way of conveying this sentiment. This charming keepsake book features her soft, sweet watercolor artwork and thoughtful original text celebrating teachers and all they do for us.
Gingras, Sandy, 2010
4
Thank You Notes
Jimmy Fallon is very thankful. And in this first book to come from his TV show, he expresses his gratitude for everything from the light bulb he's too lazy to replace to the F12 button on his computer's keyboard.
Jimmy Fallon, the Writers of Late Night, 2011
5
Thank You for Being You
This book makes up for every thank you letter you forgot to send.
Bradley Trevor Greive, 2008
6
Thank You, God, For Mommy
In this adorable board book, a little panda thanks God for his wonderful mommy—a mommy who gives hugs and cuddles, who takes great care of him, and most importantly, who offers love and guidance for her precious panda cub.
Amy Parker, 2011
7
Thank You and You're Welcome
This is philosophy at its hippest and pithiest - and an absolute must-have for every Kanye fan.If you've heard of Kanye West, you'veheard about his larger-than-life personality, his groundbreaking, critically acclaimed music, his multiple ...
Kanye West, 2009
8
Writing Thank-You Notes: Finding the Perfect Words
Demonstrates different types of written thank-you messages while exploring the basic elements of a letter
Gabrielle Goodwin, David Macfarlane, 1999
9
Thank You for Your Service
The story Finkel tells is mesmerizing, impossible to put down. With his unparalleled ability to report a story, he climbs into the hearts and minds of those he writes about.
David Finkel, 2013
10
Thank You, World
A child is thankful for the special things in life, such as the sun that colors the sky, clouds that paint cotton pictures, and stars that shine like Mommy's eyes.
Alice B. McGinty, 2007

2 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «THANK-YOU»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term thank-you is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Nick Di Girolamo says he considered burning Barry O'Farrell's thank
Nick Di Girolamo, the former chief executive of Australian Water Holdings (AWH), said he contemplated destroying the thank-you note he had received from Mr ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Aug 14»
2
Thanks! 15 Job Interview Thank You Note Tips
Want to land your dream job? Send a thank-you note. It's a simple formality that many job applicants don't follow through with, and it can seriously impress ... «BusinessNewsDaily, Jan 14»

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« EDUCALINGO. Thank-You [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/thank-you-1>. Apr 2024 ».
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