thanks
Translation
thanks, gratitude
Examples
Thanks for the lovely gift.
Thanks for the lovely gift.
He deserves our thanks for his hard work.
He deserves our thanks for his hard work.
No thanks, I'm full.
No thanks, I'm full.
Grammar Patterns
thanks ((for sth. / for -ing)) used to express gratitude Thanks for your help.
no thanks used to refuse an offer Would you like some more cake? No thanks.
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Etymology
Plural of 'thank', from Old English 'þanc', meaning 'thought, gratitude'.
Memory Tips
The most common way to express gratitude. Remember the 's' at the end for the short form, as in 'Thank you'.