Meaning of thanks in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /θæŋks/

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  1. Noun

    thanks

    Etymology

    Old English thancas, plural of thanc ‘(kindly) thought, gratitude’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch dank and German Dank, also to think

    Definitions

    1. an acknowledgment of appreciation
  2. 2. with the help of or owing to

    Examples

    • « thanks to hard work it was a great success »

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