HOW TO SAY "THANK YOU" IN ENGLISH: Part 1 | English Vocabulary - English For Beginners

HOW TO SAY "THANK YOU" IN ENGLISH: Part 1 | English Vocabulary - English For Beginners

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1. How to used of "Thanks for... / Thank you for...": 00:06
2. Common ways to say "Thank you": 01:07
3. 3. Formal ways to say "Thank you":  12:35

1. HOW TO USE "THANKS FOR... / THANK YOU FOR...." IN ENGLISH

Basic, "Thanks for... /  Thank you for..." are followed by a "NOUN" or the "-ING" form of the VERB.

• Thank you for watch video! -> Wrong
• Thank you for watching video! -> Right

* The "watch" is a verb. It needs to be in the -ING form. watch -> watching

1. Thanks for your help!
2. Thanks for helping me!
3. Thank you for supporting my channel!
4. I really want to thank you for your comment!
5. I wanted to say thanks for guiding me through this task.
6. Thank you so much for your guidance and useful advice.

2. Common ways to say "Thank you" in English: 01:07

Thank you | Thanks

1. Can I get you another coffee? - Thank you!
2. You look great today! - Thanks!

Many thanks

An expression of gratitude, expressing greater gratitude than thank you or thanks.

1. Many thanks for all your support.
   /ˈmɛni θæŋks fɔ: ɔl jər səˈpɔrt/

Thanks so much | Thank you so much | Thank you very much

Thanks so much

* so much; very much: are phrases

1. Thanks so much for doing that. You're a saint.
   /θæŋks soʊ mʌʧ fɔ: ˈduɪŋ ðæt. jʊr ə seɪnt/

Thank you so much

A polite phrase expressing a lot of gratitude to someone (for something).

1. Thank you so much for coming. Have a safe drive home.
   /θæŋk jʊ soʊ mʌʧ fər ˈkʌmɪŋ. hæv ə seɪf draɪv hoʊm/
2. Thank you so much for the loan of your bike.
   /θæŋk jʊ soʊ mʌʧ fɔ: ðə loʊn əv jər baɪk/

Thank you very much

A set phrase expressing a lot of gratitude to someone (for something).

A phrase used at the end of a statement to sarcastically thank someone

1. Dear essential healthcare worker! Thank you very much for all you are doing during this pandemic.
   /diə ɪˈsɛnʃəl ˈhɛlθˌkɛr ˈwɜrkər! θæŋk jʊ ˈvɛri mʌʧ fɔ: ɔl jʊ ər ˈduɪŋ ˈdʊrɪŋ ðɪs pænˈdɛmɪk/
2. Thanks you very much for spoiling my evening.

THANKS A LOT / A BUNCH / A MILLION / A TON /.... ETC.

Thanks a lot
/θæŋks ə lɑt/

An emphatic thanks. Though "thanks" is more informal than "thank you," the addition of "a lot" adds emphasis.

Can be used sarcastically to mean the opposite.

1. Thanks a lot for doing the washing up.
   /θæŋks ə lɑt fər ˈduɪŋ ðə ˈwɑʃɪŋ ʌp/
2. Matthew: Sorry, but we didn’t save you some cakes.
   /ˈsɑri, bət I ˈdɪdənt seɪv jʊ sʌm keɪks/
3. Ivy: “Oh, thanks a lot.”
   /oʊ, θæŋks ə lɑt/

Thanks a million!
 /θæŋks  ə ˈmɪljən/

Meaning: Shortening of "thank you a million times"

1. Wow, this is great! Thanks a million!
   /waʊ, ðɪs ɪz greɪt! θæŋks ə ˈmɪljən/

Thanks a ton
/θæŋks ə tʌn/

1. Thanks a ton for your help.
   /θæŋks ə tʌn fər jər/jɔ: hɛlp/

Thanks a bunch
/θæŋks ə bʌnʧ/

(informal) A set phrase expressing a lot of gratitude to someone for something.

Used for thanking someone, often as joke. A mildly sarcastic thank you.

1. Ok mom, thanks a bunch, I'll be home before five I promise.
   /oʊˈkeɪ mɑm, θæŋks ə bʌnʧ, aɪl bi hoʊm bɪˈfɔr faɪv aɪ ˈprɑməs/
2. Hey Ryan, You told her what I said? Thanks a bunch!
   /heɪ ˈraɪən, jʊ toʊld hər wʌt aɪ sɛd? θæŋks ə bʌnʧ/

thankful

Feeling or showing gratitude; grateful.

​Pleased about something good that has happened, or that something bad has not happened

1. We should be thankful to him.
   /wi ʃəd bi ˈθæŋkfəl tə hɪm/
2. I was relieved and thankful that my son was safe.
   /aɪ wəz rɪˈlivd ænd ˈθæŋkfəl ðæt mai sʌn wəz seɪf/
3. I quickly said, thankful for the new subject matter.
   /aɪ ˈkwɪkli sɛd, ˈθæŋkfəl fər ðə nu ˈsʌbʤɪkt ˈmætər/
   
   

* to be thankful to someone for something:

1. I'm thankful to you for your help.
   /aɪm ˈθæŋkfəl tə jʊ fɔ: jər hɛlp/
2. I am very thankful to you for your advice.
   /aɪ æm ˈvɛri ˈθæŋkfəl tu jʊ fɔ: jɔ: ədˈvaɪs/
3. I'm very thankful to you for helping me with the presentation.
   /aɪm ˈvɛri ˈθæŋkfəl tu jʊ fɔ: ˈhɛlpɪŋ mi wɪð ðə ˌprɛzənˈteɪʃən/
   
   

* thankful (to do something):

1. I am thankful to be a winner.
   /aɪ æm ˈθæŋkfəl tə bi ə ˈwɪnə/
2. I was thankful to see they'd all arrived safely.
   /aɪ wəz ˈθæŋkfəl tə si ðeɪd ɔl əˈraɪvd ˈseɪfli/
3. At first we were very thankful to be alive and well.
   /æt fɜrst wi wər ˈvɛri ˈθæŋkfəl tə bi əˈlaɪv ænd wɛl/
4. Everyone was thankful to hear the good news.
   /ˈɛvriˌwʌn wəz ˈθæŋkfəl tə hir ðə gʊd nuz/
   
   

* thankful for something: 

1. I am always thankful for their enthusiasm and commitment.
   /aɪ əm ˈɔlˌweɪz ˈθæŋkfəl fər ðɛr ɪnˈθuziˌæzəm ænd kəˈmɪtmənt/ 
2. I was very thankful for his counsel.
   /aɪ wəz ˈvɛri ˈθæŋkfəl fər hɪz ˈkaʊnsəl/ 
3. We were thankful for the chance to rest.
   /wi wər ˈθæŋkfəl fər ðə ʧæns tə rɛst/ 
4. I'll be thankful for a good night's sleep after the week I've had.
   /aɪl bi ˈθæŋkfəl fɔ: ə gʊd naɪts slip ˈæftər ðə wik aɪv hæd/
   
   

* thankful (that)…:

1. I'm thankful that I discovered your channel today!
   /aɪm ˈθæŋkfəl ðæt aɪ dɪˈskʌvərd jʊr ˈʧænəl təˈdeɪ/
2. I was thankful that he hadn't been hurt.
   /aɪ wəz ˈθæŋkfəl ðət hi ˈhædənt bɪn hɜrt/
3. I was thankful that they hadn't asked for more.
   /aɪ wəz ˈθæŋkfəl ðæt ðeɪ ˈhædənt æskt fər mɔr/ 
4. We are thankful that we can work from home when necessary.
   /wi ər ˈθæŋkfəl ðət wi kən wɜrk frəm hoʊm wɛn ˈnɛsəˌsɛri/ 

appreciative of | appreciate

If you are "appreciative of something", you are grateful for it.

You can use the phrase "I appreciate" to express the same idea.

1. I'm really appreciative of all the help you've given me.
   /aɪm ˈrɪli əˈpriʃiˌeɪtɪv əv ɔl ðə hɛlp juv ˈgɪvən mi/
2. We appreciate your help very much.
   /wi əˈpriʃiˌeɪt jɔ: hɛlp ˈvɛri mʌʧ/
3. I really appreciate it.
   /aɪ ˈrɪli əˈpriʃiˌeɪt ɪt/

grateful.

Feeling or showing thanks because somebody has done something kind for you or has done as you asked.

1.  I'm really grateful.
   /aɪm ˈrɪli ˈgreɪtfəl/
2. I'm grateful that you helped me out.
   /aɪm ˈgreɪtfəl ðət jʊ hɛlpt mi aʊt/
3. I'm grateful to you for helping me out.
   /aɪm ˈgreɪtfəl tu jʊ fɔ: ˈhɛlpɪŋ mi aʊt/
   
   

* extremely / deeply / eternally... grateful

1. I am truly grateful to you for what you have done.
   /aɪ əm ˈtruli ˈgreɪtfəl tə jʊ fər wʌt jʊ əv dʌn/
2. I'm extremely grateful for your support.
   /aɪm ɪkˈstrimli ˈgreɪtfəl fər jər səˈpɔrt/
3. I am deeply grateful to my parents.
   /aɪ əm ˈdipli ˈgreɪtfəl tə maɪ ˈpɛrənts/
   
   

* grateful to somebody:

1. We are deeply grateful to you and your family.
   /wi ər ˈdipli ˈgreɪtfəl tu jʊ ænd jər ˈfæməli/
2. I'll be eternally grateful to you.
   /aɪl bi ɪˈtɜrnəli ˈgreɪtfəl tə ju/
   
   

* grateful for something: 

1. We're grateful for your comments and shares.
   /wir ˈgreɪtfəl fər jər ˈkɑmɛnts ænd ʃɛrz/
2. I’m so grateful for all your help.
   /aɪm soʊ ˈgreɪtfəl fər ɔl jər hɛlp/

* grateful to somebody for something: 

1. I am forever grateful to all the teachers for their help.
   /aɪ æm fəˈrɛvər ˈgreɪtfəl tʊ ɔl ðə ˈtiʧərz fər ðɛr hɛlp/
2. I'm so grateful (to you) for all that you've done.
   /aɪm soʊ ˈgreɪtfəl (tə ju) fɔ: ɔl ðæt juv dʌn/
3. I am grateful to Justin for the loan of money.
   /aɪ æm ˈgreɪtfəl tə ˈʤʌstən fɔ: ðə loʊn əv ˈmʌni/
   

* grateful to do something:

1. After the earthquake we felt grateful to be alive.
   /ˈæftər ði ˈɜrθˌkweɪk wi fɛlt ˈgreɪtfəl tə bi əˈlaɪv/
2. He begin spring training, Mike grateful to be back.
   /hi bɪˈgɪn sprɪŋ ˈtreɪnɪŋ, maɪk ˈgreɪtfəl tu bi bæk/
3. I'm really grateful to have been invited here, to be a part of, The Voice this year.
   /aɪm ˈrɪli ˈgreɪtfəl tu: həv bɪn ɪnˈvaɪtɪd hir tu bi ə pɑrt əv ðə vɔɪs ðɪs jɪr/

* grateful (that…): 

1. Matthew was grateful that Joanna didn't tell his parents about the incident.
   /ˈmæθju wəz ˈgreɪtfəl ðæt ʤoʊˈænə dɪnt tɛl hɪz ˈpɛrənts ə ˈbaʊt ði ˈɪnsədənt/
2. I'm just grateful that I'm not still working for him.
   /aɪm ʤʌst ˈgreɪtfəl ðæt aɪm nɑt stɪl ˈwɜrkɪŋ fɔ: hɪm/
3. I was grateful that they didn't ask me.
   /aɪ wəz ˈgreɪtfəl ðæt ðeɪ ˈdɪdənt æsk mi/
   
   

I can't thank you enough

a polite expression of gratitude.

1. Wow, what a generous gift! I can't thank you enough.
   / waʊ, wʌt ə ˈʤɛnərəs gɪft! aɪ kænt θæŋk jʊ ɪˈnʌf/
2. I can't thank you enough for this loan. I'm so grateful!
   /aɪ kænt θæŋk jʊ əˈnʌf fɔ: ðɪs loʊn. aɪm soʊ ˈgreɪtfəl/

I owe you (one)

1. Thanks for the help, Jack. I owe you one.
   /θæŋks fər ðə hɛlp, ʤæk. aɪ oʊ jʊ wʌn/
2. I owe you thanks for helping me.
   /aɪ oʊ jʊ θæŋks fɔ: ˈhɛlpɪŋ mi/
3. I owe you a great debt of gratitude.
   /aɪ oʊ jʊ ə greɪt dɛt əv ˈgrætəˌtud/

That's kind of you | That's so/very kind of you

idiom "That is very kind of you" is a polite way to say thank you. 

1. Tracy: Thanks very much for having me. I've been a big fan of you for many years.
   /θæŋks ˈvɛri mʌʧ fɔ: ˈhævɪŋ mi. aɪv bɪn ə bɪg fæn əv jʊ fər ˈmɛni jərz/
2. Joanna: Thank you very much. I appreciate it. That’s very kind of you.
   /θæŋk jʊ ˈvɛri mʌʧ. aɪ əˈpriʃiˌeɪt ɪt. ðæts ˈvɛri kaɪnd əv ju/

it's kind of somebody to do something

When you use expressions "It is very kind of you" you are very grateful or appreciate what they have done for you. 

1. It's very kind of you to invite us.
   /ɪts ˈvɛri kaɪnd əv jʊ tʊ ɪnˈvaɪt ʌs/
2. It's very kind of you to listen to my problems.
   /ɪts ˈvɛri kaɪnd əv jʊ tə ˈlɪsən tu maɪ ˈprɑbləmz/
3. It was most kind of you to meet me.
   /ɪt wəz moʊst kaɪnd əv jʊ tə mit mi/ 

You’re the best

1. You’re the best! Thank you for having me!
   /jʊr ðə bɛst! θæŋk jʊ fɔ: ˈhævɪŋ mi/
2. You’re the best! Once again thanks for what you have done for me.
   /jʊr ðə bɛst! wʌns əˈgɛn θæŋks fɔ: wʌt jʊ həv dʌn fər mi/

You’ve made my day

1. Jane: Hey Tracy, Have you been on a diet? You look like you've lost weight.
   /heɪ ˈtreɪsi hæv jʊ bɪn ɔn ə ˈdaɪət? jʊ lʊk laɪk juv lɔst weɪt/
2. Tracy: Thanks. You've just made my day!
   /θæŋks. juv ʤəst meɪd maɪ deɪ/

You rule

It means "you're awesome" or "you're the best."

Thank (one) for (something) | Thank someone for something

Thanks ever so much (British English)

I'm extremely grateful to you.

1. Thanks ever so much for your help, I really appreciate it.
   /θæŋks ˈɛvə səʊ mʌʧ fə jə hɛlp, aɪ ˈrɪəli əˈpriːʃɪeɪt ɪt/

Cheers! (British English)

This is very British. It’s used to say thank you for small things. Like when someone passes you the salt.

Used both in speaking and in emails.

1. Graham: I've bought you a drink. Rachel: Cheers, mate!
   /ˈgreɪəm: aɪv bɔːt jʊ ə drɪŋk. ˈreɪʧəl: ʧɪəz, meɪt/ WF

Ta | Ta very much

Thank you very much. 

Primarily heard in UK.

A slang word for Thanks.

1. Rachel: Here are the documents you asked for, Mr. Peter.
   /hir ɑ: ðə ˈdɑkjumənts jʊ æskt fɔr, ˈmɪstər. ˈpitər/
2. Peter: Ta very much, Rachel.
   /tɑ ˈvɛri mʌʧ, ˈreɪʧəl/

1. Graham: I ordered you a pizza. Hope that’s OK. Lucy: Ta!
   /aɪ ˈɔːdəd jʊ ə ˈpiːtsə. həʊp ðæts ˈəʊˈkeɪ/ /tɑː/

3. Formal ways to say "Thank you" in English: 12:35

Thank you

1. Kate: Would you like another cup of coffee?
   /wəd jʊ laɪk əˈnʌðər kʌp əv ˈkɔfi/
2. Jessica: No, thank you. I've got enough.
   /noʊ, θæŋk ju. aɪv gɑt əˈnʌf/

Thank you so much

1. Jane: I've booked your table for dinner. Tracy: Thank you so much!

 

appreciative of / appreciate

1. I appreciate your help very much.
2. I greatly appreciate your kindness
3. We have been very appreciative of their support.

Much obliged

Used for thanking someone politely. Often used when we’re expecting a particular “service” as part of normal behaviour.

Expressions used when one wants to indicate that one is very grateful for something

1. I am much obliged to you.
   /aɪ əm mʌʧ əˈblaɪʤd tu ju/
2. I'm much obliged to you for helping us.
   /aɪm mʌʧ əˈblaɪʤd tə jʊ fɔ: ˈhɛlpɪŋ əs/
3. Much obliged for your assistance.
   /mʌʧ əˈblaɪʤd fɔ: jər əˈsɪstəns/
4. We are much obliged for all you have done on behalf of our father.
   /wi ər mʌʧ əˈblaɪʤd fər ɔl jʊ hæv dʌn ɑn bɪˈhæf əv ˈaʊər ˈfɑðər/

Thank you for your kind words

1. Michael: You're so beautiful. 
2. Katie: Thank you for your kind words and thoughts.
   /θæŋk jʊ fər jər kaɪnd wɜrdz ænd θɔts/

1. I am so glad! Thank you so much for your kind words and your support. It means so much to me.
   /aɪ æm soʊ glæd! θæŋk jʊ soʊ mʌʧ fɔːr jʊr kaɪnd wɜrdz ænd jʊr səˈpɔrt. ɪt minz səʊ mʌʧ tə mi/

You’re very kind

1. You’re very kind, thank you.
   /jʊr ˈvɛri kaɪnd, θæŋk ju/
2. Gentlemen, you’re very kind, and I like your company vastly.
   /ˈʤɛntəlmɪn, jʊr ˈvɛri kaɪnd, ənd aɪ laɪk jʊr ˈkʌmpəni ˈvæstli/
3. We're very glad. We all think you're very kind to help us out so.
   /wir ˈvɛri glæd. wi ɔl θɪŋk jʊr ˈvɛri kaɪnd tə hɛlp ʌs aʊt soʊ/

This means a lot to me

1. This means a lot to me, thank you.
2. Thank you for the reaction, this means a lot to me.
   /θæŋk jʊ fər ðə riˈækʃən, ðɪs minz ə lɑt tə mi/
3. This means a lot to me. Thank you for watching, and I hope to continue to add value to your journey.
   /ðɪs minz ə lɑt tə mi. θæŋk jʊ fər ˈwɑʧɪŋ, ənd aɪ hoʊp tə kənˈtɪnju tʊ æd ˈvælju tə jər ˈʤɜrni/
4. Thank you so much! This means a lot to me, I really appreciate it.
   /θæŋk jʊ soʊ mʌʧ! ðɪs minz ə lɑt tə mi, aɪ ˈrɪli əˈpriʃiˌeɪt ɪt/
5. Actually this means a lot to me and I will do my best in the next round.
   /ˈækʧuəli ðɪs minz ə lɑt tə mi ænd aɪ wɪl dʊ maɪ bɛst ɪn ðə nɛkst raʊnd/
6. I’d like to thank everyone for coming along and supporting us today.
    /aɪd laɪk tə θæŋk ˈɛvriˌwʌn fər ˈkʌmɪŋ əˈlɔŋ ənd səˈpɔrtɪŋ əs təˈdeɪ/

be glad of / grateful

The expression "be glad of" is another alternative to grateful. "Be glad of" is used in more formal contexts or in literature.

1. I’d be glad of some help with the cooking.
   /aɪd bi glæd əv səm hɛlp wɪð ðə ˈkʊkɪŋ/
2. Thank you Alice, I'll be glad of the help.
   /θæŋk jʊ ˈæləs, aɪl bi glæd əv ðə hɛlp/
3. I am really glad of it.
   /aɪ æm ˈrɪli glæd əv ɪt/
4. I was quite glad of his help.
    /aɪ wəz kwaɪt glæd əv hiz hɛlp/ 
5. We were very glad of some extra help.
   /wi wər ˈvɛri glæd əv səm ˈɛkstrə hɛlp/
6. I'd be glad of your help.
   /aɪd bi glæd əv jʊr hɛlp/

grateful

1. If you can respond quickly, I'd be grateful.
   /ɪf jʊ kən rɪˈspɑnd ˈkwɪkli, aɪd bi ˈgreɪtfəl/
2. Thank you for repairing my car. I really am so grateful.
   /θæŋk jʊ fɔ: rɪˈpɛrɪŋ maɪ kɑr. aɪ ˈrɪli æm soʊ ˈgreɪtfəl/
3. I'm so grateful for all that you've done.
   /aɪm soʊ ˈgreɪtfəl fər ɔl ðət juv dʌn/
4. I'll always be grateful to you for pushing me to do this.
   /aɪl ˈɔlˌweɪz bi ˈgreɪtfəl tə jʊ fər ˈpʊʃɪŋ mi tə dʊ ðɪs/

be indebted to

The expression "be indebted to" is a more formal way of saying that someone is very grateful for something.

1. I'm deeply indebted to my parents for all their love and support.
   /aɪm ˈdipli ɪnˈdɛtɪd tə maɪ ˈpɛrənts fər ɔl ðɛr lʌv ənd səˈpɔrt/
2. We are indebted to her for her help.
   /wi ɑːr ɪnˈdɛtɪd tə hər fɔ: hər hɛlp/
3. I am greatly indebted to all the doctors and nurses who treated me.
   /aɪ əm ˈgreɪtli ɪnˈdɛtɪd tə ɔl ðə ˈdɑktərz ænd ˈnɜrsəz hu ˈtritɪd mi/ 
4.  I am indebted to all the staff who have been working so hard.
   /aɪ əm ɪnˈdɛtɪd tʊ ɔl ðə stæf hu həv bɪn ˈwɜrkɪŋ soʊ hɑrd/

touched

If a person is grateful that someone has done something kind, the adjective "touched" is sometimes used.

* touched by:

1. I’m touched by your thoughtfulness, thank you!
   /aɪm tʌʧt baɪ jər ˈθɔtfəlnɪs, θæŋk ju/
2. I was really touched by your message and your support.
   /aɪ wəz ˈrɪli tʌʧt baɪ jər ˈmɛsəʤ ən jər səˈpɔrt/
3. I am touched by your warm welcome, and I thank you very much.
   /aɪ əm tʌʧt baɪ jər wɔrm ˈwɛlkəm, ænd aɪ θæŋk jʊ ˈvɛri mʌʧ/
4. We were deeply touched by your concern.
   /wi wər ˈdipli tʌʧt baɪ jʊr kənˈsɜrn/

* touched that:

1. I was touched that you remembered his birthday.
   /aɪ wəz tʌʧt ðət jʊ rɪˈmɛmbərd hɪz ˈbɜrθˌdeɪ/
2. I was really touched that she had cut it out and kept it.
   /aɪ wəz ˈrɪli tʌʧt ðət ʃi hæd kʌt ɪt aʊt ənd kɛpt ɪt/
3. I am touched that you would invite me, thank you so much!
    /aɪ əm tʌʧt ðət jʊ əd ɪnˈvaɪt mi, θæŋk jʊ soʊ mʌʧ/
4. We are touched that you are supporting us!
   /wi ər tʌʧt ðæt jʊ ɑːr səˈpɔrtɪŋ əs/

thankful or relieved

The adjectives "thankful" or "relieved" are often used when a person is grateful that something unpleasant did not happen.

1. She was relieved and thankful that her son was safe.
   /ʃi wəz rɪˈlivd ənd ˈθæŋkfəl ðæt hər sʌn wəz seɪf/
2. Patients thankful to return home after battling Covid-19.
   /ˈpeɪʃənts ˈθæŋkfəl tu rɪˈtɜrn hoʊm ˈæftər ˈbætəlɪŋ ˌkəʊvɪd naɪnˈtiːn/
   
   

thankful

Feeling or showing gratitude; grateful.

Pleased about something good that has happened, or that something bad has not happened.

The adjective "thankful" is often used when a person is grateful that something unpleasant did not happen.

1. I feel thankful to have found the right support.
   /aɪ fil ˈθæŋkfəl tə hæv faʊnd ðə raɪt səˈpɔrt/
2. I am very thankful to you for having initiated this debate.
   /aɪ əm ˈvɛri ˈθæŋkfəl tə jʊ fər ˈhævɪŋ ɪˈnɪʃiˌeɪtɪd ðɪs dəˈbeɪt/
3. I was thankful that the meeting didn't last long, because I had to get home.
   /aɪ wəz ˈθæŋkfəl ðæt ðə ˈmitɪŋ ˈdɪdənt læst lɔŋ, bɪˈkəz aɪ hæd tə gɛt hoʊm/
4. We are thankful for your comments that very much helped us to improve the content.
   /wi ar ˈθæŋkfəl fɔ: jʊr ˈkɑmɛnts ðæt ˈvɛri mʌʧ hɛlpt əs tʊ ɪmˈpruv ðə ˈkɑntɛnt/

relieved

​Feeling happy because something unpleasant has stopped or has not happened; showing this.

The adjective "relieved" is often used when a person is grateful that something unpleasant did not happen.

1. I'm just relieved that nobody was hurt.
   /aɪm ʤəst rɪˈlivd ðæt ˈnoʊˌbɑˌdi wəz hɜrt/
2. We were greatly relieved at the news of their safe return.
   /wi wər ˈgreɪtli rɪˈlivd ət ðə nuz əv ðɛr seɪf rɪˈtɜrn/
3. We felt relieved to hear you were safe.
   /wi fɛlt rɪˈlivd tə hir jʊ wər seɪf/

* relieved to do something: (relieved to see, hear, find, etc. something)

1. I'm so relieved to find you. I thought you'd already gone. [ + to infinitive ] /aɪm soʊ rɪˈlivd tə faɪnd ju. aɪ θɔt jud ɔlˈrɛdi gɔn/
2. I was relieved to see the children had come to no harm.
   /aɪ wəz rɪˈlivd tu si ðə ˈʧɪldrən hæd kʌm tə noʊ hɑrm/
3. We are all relieved to be back home.
   /wi ar ɔl rɪˈlivd tu bi bæk hoʊm/
4. We were relieved to hear that she was out of danger.
   /wi wər rɪˈlivd tə hir ðət ʃi wəz aʊt əv ˈdeɪnʤər/
5. We were relieved to hear that they'd arrived safely.
   /wi wər rɪˈlivd tə hir ðət ðeɪd əˈraɪvd ˈseɪfli/

* relieved (that)…:

1. I'm relieved (that) you didn't tell her. [ + (that) ]
   /aɪm rɪˈlivd ðæt jʊ ˈdɪdənt tɛl hɜr/
2. I was inwardly relieved that the test was cancelled.
   /aɪ wəz ˈɪnwərdli rɪˈlivd ðət ðə tɛst wəz ˈkænsəld/
3. We are relieved that truth will come out.
   /wi ar rɪˈlivd ðət truθ wəl kʌm aʊt/