American English

How to pronounce thanks

verb · noun · interjectionA1Very common word

THAANGKS

/θæŋks/

One syllable.

Form of thank

As a direct expression of gratitude, thanks is used to speak to someone; as a verb, it describes what a person or organization does.

Tells someone that he, she, or it is grateful for something they did, gave, or said.

Meanings & examples

third-person singular verb

Tells someone that he, she, or it is grateful for something they did, gave, or said.

She thanks her neighbor for the help.

The nurse thanks the family for their support.

plural noun

Words or an expression that show gratitude for something someone did, gave, or said.

Her kindness deserves thanks.

I sent my thanks to the volunteers.

interjection

A polite expression used to show that you are grateful.

Thanks for the gift.

Thanks for helping me today.

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.