American English
/θæŋkt̚/
One syllable.
Form of thank
Showed gratitude to someone, or was the person who received that gratitude in a passive sentence.
Practice out loudShowed gratitude to someone, or was the person who received that gratitude in a passive sentence.
She thanked everyone for their help.
The volunteers were thanked for their time.
Thanked describes a completed act of gratitude. It also follows was or were in passive sentences.
polite words used to show that you are grateful
Thank you for waiting.
because of someone or something, usually with a good result
Thanks to Ana, we finished on time.
used to show that you are relieved that something bad did not happen
Thank goodness you are safe.