Thanks
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈθæŋks/ · Part of speech interjection
Quick meaning: Thanks is an interjection meaning Used to express appreciation or gratitude.
Meaning
Used to express appreciation or gratitude.
More Meanings
- An expression of appreciation or gratitude.
- Grateful feelings or thoughts; favour, goodwill, graciousness.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of thank
- (obsolete) plural of thank
Example Sentences
Would you like some potatoes? — Thanks. —How many?
Thanks, courteous wall: Jove shield thee well for this!
After all I’ve done, a simple acknowledgment is the thanks I get?
Could you give me a hand, please? — Yes, sure. — Thanks. —Have you got enough now? —Yes, thanks.
Word Forms
- thanx
- thank
Synonyms for thanks
Depending on context, synonyms include beauty, cheers, chur, gracias, gramercy, shoutout.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include acknowledgement, acknowledgements, acknowledges, acknowledgment, acknowledgments, aided.
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