Thanks

/ˈθæŋks/ · interjection

Meaning

Used to express appreciation or gratitude..

Definitions by Sense

1. Used to express appreciation or gratitude.
2. An expression of appreciation or gratitude.
3. Grateful feelings or thoughts; favour, goodwill, graciousness.
4. (obsolete) plural of thank
5. third-person singular simple present indicative of thank

Example Sentences

Could you give me a hand, please? — Yes, sure. — Thanks. —Have you got enough now? —Yes, thanks.

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?

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Word Forms

• t'anks
• thanx
• thx
• tnx
• 10x
• fanks
• thank

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