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Please

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Very common
~ 2300
~ 2300, Very common
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
Expressing a polite request or desire, Expressing politeness or courtesy, Expressing a polite response to gratitude or praise, Expressing a polite way of giving permission, Expressing a sense of urgency or importance

Please - Meanings

Expressing a polite request or desire

Example: Please pass me the salt.
Usage: formalContext: polite requests in various settings
Note: Commonly used to ask for something politely.

Expressing politeness or courtesy

Example: Could you please help me with this?
Usage: formalContext: making polite requests or seeking assistance
Note: Adds a polite tone to requests or questions.

Expressing a polite response to gratitude or praise

Example: Thank you for your help. - Please, it was my pleasure.
Usage: formalContext: responding to thanks or compliments
Note: Used to acknowledge appreciation or compliments politely.

Expressing a polite way of giving permission

Example: Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Usage: formalContext: granting permission or offering assistance
Note: Used to indicate that someone is allowed or encouraged to do something.

Expressing a sense of urgency or importance

Example: Please hurry, we're running late.
Usage: informalContext: urgent situations or when time is of the essence
Note: Can convey a sense of urgency or importance in informal contexts.

Please's synonyms

Kindly

Kindly is a polite way of making a request or asking for something.
Example: Kindly send me the report by the end of the day.
Note: Kindly is slightly more formal than 'please' and is often used in written communication.

Could you

Could you is a polite way to ask someone to do something.
Example: Could you please pass the salt?
Note: It is a more indirect way of making a request compared to directly using 'please'.

Would you mind

Would you mind is a polite way to ask someone to do something, often used when making a request that might inconvenience the other person.
Example: Would you mind closing the window, please?
Note: It implies that the action being asked may be bothersome or inconvenient, unlike a simple 'please'.

If you could

If you could is a polite way to request someone to do something, often used when giving instructions or asking for help.
Example: If you could please complete the form and return it by Friday.
Note: It suggests a conditional request, indicating that the action is dependent on the other person's ability or willingness.

Please expressions, common phrases

Please

A polite word used to make a request or ask for something.
Example: Please pass the salt.
Note: This is the standard form of politeness when asking for something.

Please let me know

Used to request information or a response from someone.
Example: Please let me know if you need any help.
Note: This phrase indicates a desire for communication or feedback from the other person.

Please be advised

An official or formal way to give information or a warning.
Example: Please be advised that the meeting has been rescheduled.
Note: This phrase is often used in formal or professional settings to convey important information.

Please accept my apologies

A formal way to ask for forgiveness or express regret.
Example: Please accept my apologies for the mistake I made.
Note: This phrase is used when seeking forgiveness for a mistake or offense.

Could you please

A more polite way to make a request or ask for something.
Example: Could you please send me the report by tomorrow?
Note: Adding 'could you' before 'please' softens the request and makes it more polite.

Please note

Used to draw attention to important information or details.
Example: Please note that the deadline has been extended.
Note: This phrase is often used to highlight specific details that need to be paid attention to.

Please be on time

A request for punctuality or timeliness.
Example: Please be on time for the meeting at 9 AM.
Note: This phrase emphasizes the importance of being punctual or respecting a specific schedule.

Please everyday (slang) expressions

Pretty please

An exaggerated way to ask for something, often used playfully or when the speaker really wants a favor to be granted.
Example: Can you lend me your notes, pretty please?
Note: The addition of 'pretty' adds a sense of charm or cuteness to the request.

Mind if I

Used to politely ask for permission or to indicate a request in a casual manner.
Example: Mind if I borrow your pen for a sec?
Note: More informal than using 'please', can convey a friendly or relaxed tone.

Do you mind

A polite way to ask someone to do something, seeking their permission or cooperation.
Example: Do you mind closing the window?
Note: Slightly more formal and shows consideration for the other person's preferences.

Fancy

A playful way to suggest or propose something, often used in a light-hearted manner.
Example: Fancy lending me a hand with this task?
Note: Implies a sense of interest or desire, injecting a sense of fun into the request.

Any chance you could

A casual yet polite way of making a request, often used to seek help or assistance.
Example: Any chance you could pick up my dry cleaning, please?
Note: Combines casual tone with politeness, implying a level of hope or possibility in the request.

Please - Examples

Please give me a glass of water.
Could you please pass me the salt?
I would like to ask you a favor, could you please help me move this table?

Please grammar

Please - Interjection (Interjection) / (Interjection)
Lemma: please
Conjugations
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): pleased
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): pleasing
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): pleases
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): please
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): please
Syllabification and Stress
please Contains 1 syllables: please
Phonetic transcription: ˈplēz
please , ˈplēz (The red syllable is stressed)

Please - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
please: ~ 2300 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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