CEFR A1

thanks

interjection

Meaning

An expression of gratitude.

Examples

Thanks for the lovely gift!
Thanks, I really appreciate it.

Synonyms: cheers, appreciate, grateful, gratitude

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thanks (A1)

interjection

Pronunciation: θæŋks

Definition

An expression of gratitude.

Examples

Thanks for the lovely gift!
Thanks, I really appreciate it.
Many thanks for your help.

How to Use thanks

thanks for (prepositional phrase): Used to express gratitude for something specific. — "Thanks for the help."
thanks to (prepositional phrase): Because of someone or something. — "Thanks to the rain, the garden is green."

Synonyms of thanks

Words with a similar meaning to thanks:

cheers
appreciate
grateful
gratitude

Antonyms of thanks

Words with the opposite meaning to thanks:

rude
ungrateful

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