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thank you very much

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Meaning

A polite phrase you use to show you are very grateful for something. Adding 'very much' makes your thanks sound stronger than just 'thank you'.


Examples
SIMPLE

Thank you very much for the gift.

CONTEXTUAL

She told her friend, thank you very much for helping me move into my new apartment.

COMPLEX

After the professor finished his lecture, the student approached him to say, thank you very much for the insightful explanation.

Last updated April 22, 2026