thank you

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Interjection 1.2.1 Synonyms 1.2.2 Translations 1.3 Noun 1.4 References 1.5 See also

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

Thank you is a shortened expression for I thank you; it is attested since c. 1400.^[1]

[edit] Interjection

thank you

1. An expression of gratitude or politeness, in response to something done or given.

[edit] Synonyms

• cheers (informal), thanks, thanks very much, thank you very much, thanks a lot, ta (UK, Australia), thanks a bunch (informal), thanks a million (informal)

[edit] Translations

[edit] Noun

thank you (plural thank yous)

1. A specific expression of gratitude.

[edit] References

• Notes:

1. ^ New Shorter Oxford English Dictionary.

[edit] See also

• many thanks
• thanks
• thanks a lot
• thank-you
• thankyou
• thank you very much
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