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thanks

plural noun
\ ˈthaŋ(k)s How to pronounce thanks (audio) \

Definition of thanks

1 : kindly or grateful thoughts : gratitude
2 : an expression of gratitude return thanks before the meal —often used in an utterance containing no verb and serving as a courteous and somewhat informal expression of gratitude many thanks

First Known Use of thanks

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for thanks

plural of Middle English thank, from Old English thanc thought, gratitude; akin to Old High German dank gratitude, Latin tongēre to know

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thanks

noun
How to pronounce thanks (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of thanks

: a good feeling that you have towards someone who has helped you, given something to you, etc.
: something done or said to express thanks
—used as a less formal way to say "thank you" —often + for

thanks

noun plural
\ ˈthaŋks How to pronounce thanks (audio) \

Kids Definition of thanks

1 : gratitude Please express my thanks to her.
2 : an expression of gratitude (as for something received) We said thanks before eating.
thanks to
1 : with the help of I'll be able to attend college thanks to Mom and Dad.
2 : because of … she moved … even faster than he thanks to her long hind legs.— Lloyd Alexander, Time Cat

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