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What does You’re welcome in English mean? The usage of You’re welcome in English

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You’re welcome in English is one of the common phrases in English communication. However, it carries different meanings in different contexts. In today's article, let's discover the meaning of You’re welcome in English with PREP and explore 3 common usages of You’re welcome in English!

3 common usages of You’re welcome in English

I. What does You’re welcome in English mean?
II. Compilation of usages for You’re welcome in English
III. Some similar expressions to You’re welcome in English
IV. Distinguishing between You’re welcome and Welcome
V. Sample dialogues using You’re welcome in English
1. 1. Conversation 1
2. 2. Conversation 2
VI. Exercise on You’re welcome in English
VII. Overcome IELTS Challenges with PREP

I. What does You’re welcome in English mean?

You’re welcome in English means "No problem". This phrase is extremely common in English communication and is used as a polite response to expressions of gratitude from the other person. For example:

A: Thank you for helping me.

B: You’re welcome.

A: Hey, can I borrow your book?

B: Yes, of course!

A: Thank you.

B: You’re welcome.

What does You’re welcome in English mean?

II. Compilation of usages for You’re welcome in English

Let's explore the common usages of You’re welcome in English with PREP below!

1. Responding to gratitude

You’re welcome is used to respond to expressions of gratitude from the other person. For example:

A: That is very kind of you to help me out.
B: You’re welcome.

2. Immediately after helping someone

In this case, the usage is slightly different from the one mentioned above. Here, the speaker will use You’re welcome right after helping someone without waiting for them to say thank you first. For example:

I saw you forget your phone on the table so I brought them here for you! You’re welcome anyway.
I thought you might want some apple juice so I bought a cup for you too. And you’re very welcome.

3. Allowing someone to do something

When You’re welcome carries the meaning of "allowing someone to do something", the sentence structure will be: "You're welcome to + do something." At this point, the phrase means "You are free to do something" or "Feel free to do something". For example:

I know you are a new student so you’re very welcome to ask me questions anytime.
Ah! Make yourself at home – you’re welcome to do whatever you like here.

III. Some similar expressions to You’re welcome in English

Let's explore some similar expressions to You’re welcome in English with PREP below!

Some similar expressions to You’re welcome in English	Example
It's my pleasure/ My pleasure.	A: Thank you so much for helping me move this heavy bag! B: It's my pleasure. I'm always here to help.
No stress/ No problem/ No worries.	A: I'm really sorry for the delay in sending you the document. B: No worries at all. Take your time.
Don't mention it/ Not at all.	A: Thanks for covering my shift at work yesterday. B: Don't mention it. We're a team, after all.
I'm happy to help/ Happy to help.	A: I have a question about the task. Can you assist me? B: Of course! I'm happy to help in any way I can.
Sure thing/ Sure.	A: Could you pass me the sugar jar, please? B: Sure thing. Here you go.

IV. Distinguishing between You’re welcome and Welcome

Many people often confuse You’re welcome and Welcome as having the same usage, but these two words are actually used quite differently. Let's find out with PREP below!

Distinguishing between You’re welcome and Welcome

You’re welcome

Welcome

Usage

Means "No problem"

Means "To greet/welcome someone"

Example

A: Thank you for being here with me.

B: You’re welcome.

Welcome to my house.

V. Sample dialogues using You’re welcome in English

Let's further understand the usage of You’re welcome in English through the following two sample dialogues!

1. Conversation 1

Conversation 1

Alex: Can you turn off the fan for me, please? I feel a bit cold.
Jennie: Sure.
Alex: Thanks a lot!
Jennie: You are welcome!

2. Conversation 2

Conversation 2

Lisa: Here’s one cup of macchiato as you requested.
Robert: Nice!
Lisa: Um, you’re welcome.
Robert: Right! Thanks a bunch!

VI. Exercise on You’re welcome in English

Differentiate between You’re welcome and Welcome more quickly by completing the exercise below!

Exercise: Based on the given situations, choose the appropriate response: You’re welcome in English/Welcome

Thanks a lot!
Thank you so much!
Your house looks amazing! Can I come in?
Right! Thanks a bunch!
Hey, that is very kind of you to teach me English for free.
Can I visit your new apartment?
Thank you for helping me.
Can I take a ride in your new car?

Answer:

You’re welcome
You’re welcome
Welcome
You’re welcome
You’re welcome
Welcome
You’re welcome
Welcome

VII. Overcome IELTS Challenges with PREP

PREP hopes that through today's article, PREP has helped you grasp the meaning, common usages of You’re welcome in English, and distinguish the differences between You’re welcome and Welcome.If you’re facing challenges, PREP provides the tools and techniques to overcome every obstacle

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