Definition

1. Noun (plural):

   • An expression of gratitude: "thanks" refers to words or thoughts that acknowledge a kindness, favor, or gift received.
   • Grateful feelings: It can also represent the feeling of gratitude itself.

2. Interjection:

   • Used to express gratitude: A common spoken expression to show appreciation.

Usage and Examples

• As a Noun:

  • Please accept my sincere thanks for your generous donation.
  • She gave thanks for her family's health.
  • He received thanks from the entire community.

• As an Interjection:

  • Thanks! That was very helpful.
  • "Here's your book." – "Thanks."

Advanced Usage and Phrases

• Thanks to (prepositional phrase): Because of; with the help of.

  • Thanks to the new software, the process is much faster.
  • The project was completed on time, thanks to everyone's hard work.

• No thanks: A polite way to decline an offer.

  • "Would you like more coffee?" – "No thanks, I'm fine."

• Many thanks / Thanks a lot / Thanks very much: Emphatic forms to express stronger gratitude.

  • Many thanks for your thoughtful gift.
  • Thanks a lot for your support during this difficult time.

Variants and Related Words

• Thank (verb): To express gratitude.
  • I must thank you for your patience.
• Thankful (adjective): Feeling or expressing gratitude.
  • I am thankful for your advice.
• Thankfulness (noun): The state of being grateful.
  • Her heart was full of thankfulness.

Synonyms

• Gratitude: The quality of being thankful.
• Appreciation: Recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something.
• Acknowledgement: Acceptance of the truth or existence of something, which can include a benefit received.

Idioms and Fixed Expressions

• Thanks for nothing (idiom, often ironic/sarcastic): Said when someone has been unhelpful or has made a situation worse.
  • You broke my phone while trying to fix it? Well, thanks for nothing!
• Give thanks: To express gratitude, often in a formal or religious context.
  • We give thanks for this meal.
• Small thanks to (idiom): With little or no credit due to (someone).
  • I finished the report, small thanks to my colleagues who provided no data.

Noun

1. with the help of or owing to
   • thanks to hard work it was a great success
2. an acknowledgment of appreciation