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Definition please in British English

please interjection

interjection
/pliːz/
1

used as a polite way of asking for something or of asking someone to do something

Example

Would you help me with these bags, please?

Example

Could I have change for a pound, please?

Example

Can you tell me how much this costs, please?

Synonyms and related words
after you any chance of...? any luck?
2

used for emphasizing a request, an order, or a statement

Example

Please stop making all that noise!

Example

'Do you mind if we come in?' 'Please do.'

Example

Please note that there will be no class next Thursday.

Synonyms and related words
whatever whenever whoever
2.1

used for asking someone to stop doing something annoying

Example

Billy, please! I'm warning you!

Synonyms and related words
after you any chance of...? any luck?
3

used as a polite way of accepting something that someone has offered you

Example

'Would you like some more coffee?' 'Yes, please.'

Synonyms and related words
hat tip shout-out thank you
4

used for saying that you think someone has said something silly

Example

'Why don't you join a gym?' 'At my age? Oh, please!'

Definition please in British English