thanks

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[edit] English

Thanks

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[edit] Etymology

From the Old English þancian ("to give thanks"), from P.Gmc. *thankojan, from *thankoz thought, gratitude, from Proto Indo European *tong- to think, feel.

[edit] Interjection

thanks

  1. Used to express appreciation or gratitude.
    Could you give me a hand, please? — Yes, sure. — Thanks.

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[edit] Noun

thanks

  1. (obsolete) Plural form of thank.
  2. (plurale tantum) An expression of gratitude.
    After all I’ve done, a simple acknowledgment is all the thanks I get?
  3. Grateful feelings or thoughts.

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[edit] Verb

thanks

  1. Third-person singular simple present indicative form of thank.

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