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thanks definition

thanks (t̸haŋks)

plural noun

an expression of gratitude; grateful acknowledgment of something received by or done for one

Etymology: pl. of ME thank < OE thanc, thanks: see thank

interjection

thank you
thanks Idioms

thanks to

  1. thanks be given to
  2. on account of; because of

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