Another word for thank you
The best other words for thank you are many thanks, thank you kindly, sincerely and thanks.
- Most formal
- sincerely, many thanks, much obliged
- Strongest
- thank you very much, many thanks, much appreciated
- Casual
- thanks, cheers, ta
- Instead of “very much”
- a lot, extremely, greatly
Thank you /ˌθæŋk ˈjuː/ (phrase): an expression used to show gratitude or polite acknowledgment. In simple words: Words you say to show you are glad and appreciative. Below are 17 rated synonyms across 3 senses, plus 34 more related words. Tap a chip for its nuance and an example.
19 synonyms shown
Gratitude · phrase
an expression of thanks
Polite acknowledgment · phrase
a brief response to a courtesy or offer
Closing salute · phrase
a sign-off in a letter or message
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- much appreciated — thanks focused on the favor itself
- I appreciate it — more personal and slightly warmer
- thank you very much — more emphatic and appreciative
The dashed ring marks “thank you” itself: neutral strength, neutral register.
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Choose a lighter form like thanks or cheers in casual speech, and reserve many thanks, kind regards, or with thanks for email and business writing. Be careful not to use very formal closings such as sincerely when you actually want to express gratitude rather than simply sign off.
Antonyms of thank you
- you’re welcome
- no problem
- don’t mention it
- my pleasure
All synonyms at a glance
| Synonym | Strength | Formality | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| thanks | 2/5 | casual | casual, business |
| thank you very much | 4/5 | neutral | casual, business |
| many thanks | 3/5 | formal | business, casual |
| much appreciated | 3/5 | neutral | business, casual |
| I appreciate it | 3/5 | neutral | business, casual |
| much obliged | 3/5 | formal | business, creative |
| cheers | 2/5 | slang | casual |
| ta | 1/5 | slang | casual |
| thank you kindly | 3/5 | formal | business, creative |
| thank you, but no thanks | 2/5 | neutral | business, casual |
| I’m grateful | 3/5 | formal | business, creative |
| grateful for | 3/5 | formal | academic, business |
| best regards | 3/5 | formal | business |
| kind regards | 3/5 | formal | business |
| warm regards | 3/5 | formal | business, casual |
| sincerely | 3/5 | academic | business, academic |
| with thanks | 3/5 | formal | business, academic |
Instead of “very thank you”
One precise word usually beats an intensifier. See the full words instead of “very” list.
| Instead of | Try |
|---|---|
| very much | a lot, extremely, greatly |
| so much | a lot, greatly, deeply |
| really | truly, very, deeply |
More words related to thank you
Looser matches and phrases, unrated. Check the sense before you swap one in, or compare it with “thank you”.
- appreciation
- gratitude
- thanks a million
- thanks a bunch
- many thanks indeed
- I’m much obliged
- I’m truly grateful
- I’m very grateful
- I really appreciate it
- I appreciate your help
- my thanks
- thankful
- gratefulness
- obliged
- indebted
- cheers mate
- goodbye
- farewell
- farewell and thanks
- best wishes
- with gratitude
- warm thanks
- thanks a lot
- thanks a ton
- thanks a bunch for that
- a thousand thanks
- many thanks to you
- my sincere thanks
- thanks for that
- thanks for your help
- thanks for everything
- I owe you one
- deeply appreciated
- much thanks
Questions about synonyms for thank you
What is the most formal alternative to “thank you”?
For written business or academic contexts, with thanks is a good formal choice when you want to sound grateful but concise. If you need a plain sign-off rather than a true expression of thanks, sincerely is formal but less explicitly thankful.
What is a stronger way to say “thank you”?
Thank you very much, many thanks, and much obliged all express a stronger or more elaborate thanks than thank you. For very casual speech, cheers can sound warm but less intense.
What is a milder or more casual alternative to “thank you”?
Thanks is the most common milder alternative and works in everyday speech and many emails. Ta and cheers are even more casual, with ta being especially British and informal.
What is a polite alternative to “thank you”?
Common polite alternatives include “thanks,” “much appreciated,” and “I appreciate it.” In formal writing, people also use “with gratitude” or “my sincere thanks.”
What can I say instead of “thank you” in an email?
In emails, you can use “thanks,” “best regards,” “with thanks,” or “I appreciate your help.” Choose a phrase that matches how formal or friendly you want to sound.