ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

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

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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