thank-you

Language: en

📖 Definitions

  1. noun
    An expression of gratitude or appreciation, often given in response to a kindness or favor received.; A note, card, or letter written to express gratitude to someone.
  2. adjective
    Expressing or conveying gratitude; used to describe something given or done as an expression of thanks.
  3. noun
    A small gift or token given to someone as a gesture of appreciation.

🔗 Details

Word forms

countable Plural: thank-yous

Collocations

thank-you notethank-you letterthank-you carda big thank-yousend a thank-you

Derivatives

thankfulthankfullythankfulnessthanklessthanklesslythanksThanksgiving

Synonyms

gratitudeappreciationthanksacknowledgment

Commonly confused

thanks
EN: 'Thanks' is an informal interjection or uncountable noun; 'thank-you' is a countable noun (a thank-you) or adjective (a thank-you note).
thank you
EN: 'Thank you' (no hyphen) is a verb phrase or interjection; 'thank-you' (hyphenated) functions as a noun or adjective.

Spelling tips

EN: Use the hyphen when 'thank-you' modifies a noun (a thank-you note) or acts as a noun (a thank-you). Without the hyphen, 'thank you' is a verb phrase or exclamation.

💬 Examples

  1. She sent a thank-you to everyone who attended the wedding.

  2. Don't forget to write a thank-you for the birthday gift.

  3. He gave a thank-you speech at the end of the ceremony.

  4. The hostess received a bouquet of flowers as a thank-you for her hospitality.