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thanks

Thanks is defined as a shorter way of saying thank you, which is defined as what someone says when they appreciate something someone has done for them.

(interjection)

An example of thanks is what you'd say to someone who's opened the door for you.

See thanks in Webster's New World College Dictionary

plural noun

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

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

interjection

thank you

See thanks in American Heritage Dictionary 4

plural noun

Grateful feelings or thoughts; gratitude: a heart full of thanks for our escape.
An expression of gratitude: gave thanks to God; a note of thanks to a contributor.

interjection

Used to express thanks.

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