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thanks
noun
verb
interjection
An expression of appreciation; a thought.
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/θæŋks/ /θæŋks/
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noun
An expression of appreciation; a thought.
verb
To express gratitude or appreciation toward.
“She thanked him for the lift.”
To feel gratitude or appreciation toward.
“I'll thank you not to smoke in my house!”
To credit or hold responsible.
“We can thank global warming for this weather.”
noun
An expression of gratitude.
“After all I’ve done, a simple acknowledgment is all the thanks I get?”
Grateful feelings or thoughts.
interjection
Used to express appreciation or gratitude.
“Could you give me a hand, please? — Yes, sure. — Thanks.”
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Example Sentences
She thanked him for the lift.
I'll thank you not to smoke in my house!
We can thank global warming for this weather.
After all I’ve done, a simple acknowledgment is all the thanks I get?
Could you give me a hand, please? — Yes, sure. — Thanks.