thanks — used to express gratitude
Part of speech: INTERJECTION
Definition: used to express gratitude
Pronunciation (IPA): /θæŋks/
Example Sentences
- Thanks to GPS, I only got lost three times today!
- Thanks, but I'm on a diet - said no pizza lover ever.
- Thanks for the feedback on my presentation.
thanks
INTERJECTION[/θæŋks/]
used to express gratitude
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'thanc', originally meaning 'thought' or 'mind'. Over time, the semantic focus shifted to express grateful or appreciative thought, eventually developing into the modern sense of 'gratitude' or 'expression of thanks'.
Breakdown
thanc (thought, mind) + -s (plural/verbal suffix) = thanks. The root 'thanc' evolved from Proto-Germanic '*thankaz', semantically narrowing from general cognition to the specific concept of grateful acknowledgment.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Thanks to GPS, I only got lost three times today!”
“Thanks, but I'm on a diet - said no pizza lover ever.”
“Thanks for the feedback on my presentation.”
“Many thanks for your quick response to my email.”
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