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单词 thanks
释义

thanks

plural noun

ˈthaŋ(k)s How to pronounce thanks (audio)
1
: kindly or grateful thoughts : gratitude
2
: an expression of gratitude
return thanks before the meal
often used in an utterance containing no verb and serving as a courteous and somewhat informal expression of gratitude
many thanks

Synonyms

  • appreciation
  • appreciativeness
  • gratefulness
  • gratitude
  • thankfulness
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Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Expecting praise or thanks, Mr. Mueller was taken aback when the president interrupted him. Thomas J. Baker, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 Laura Dern is on her way to Broadway musical stardom thanks Hugh Jackman! Amethyst Tate, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2022 The Cavaliers won their home opener thanks in part to two goals from Addie Fowble. Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 13 Sep. 2022 The audience at Saturday's event gave the film a sustained standing ovation while Spielberg repeatedly clutched his chest in thanks. Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 11 Sep. 2022 Sidney, the sweeping doc about the Hollywood legend, which will bow in Toronto ahead of a Sept. 23 launch on AppleTV+, got off the ground thanks in large part to the persistence of the film’s Canadian co-producer Derik Murray. Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Sep. 2022 Yes, the wind will cause these to blow up (thanks, liner, for the coverage there). Christa Sgobba, SELF, 1 Sep. 2022 Congressman Kinzinger, thanks for coming on and sharing your perspective with us, sir. NBC News, 28 Aug. 2022 Hi Ashleigh, thanks so much for taking the time to speak with me today. Liz Elting, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

plural of Middle English thank, from Old English thanc thought, gratitude; akin to Old High German dank gratitude, Latin tongēre to know

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

thanks

noun plural

ˈthaŋks How to pronounce thanks (audio)
1
: gratitude
Please express my thanks to her.
2
: an expression of gratitude (as for something received)
We said thanks before eating.

thanks 1 of 2

plural noun

as in gratitude
acknowledgment of having received something good from another to express our thanks, we'd like to present you with this plaque

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • gratitude
  • appreciation
  • appreciativeness
  • thankfulness
  • gratefulness
  • thanksgiving
  • acknowledgment
  • tribute
  • acknowledgement
  • gratification
  • satisfaction
  • recognition
  • indebtedness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • thanklessness
  • ingratitude
  • ungratefulness
  • unappreciation

thanks

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of thank
as in commends
to tell (someone) that you are grateful for something that he or she has done or given I thanked her for giving me the present. I want to thank everyone who helped today.

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • commends
  • compliments
  • applauds
  • acknowledges
  • congratulates
  • praises
  • credits
  • honors
  • cites
  • cheers
  • recognizes
  • salutes
  • lauds
  • fetes
  • extols
  • acclaims
  • hails
  • extolls
  • touts
  • fêtes
  • laureates
  • celebrates
  • commemorates
  • memorializes
  • glorifies
  • observes
  • felicitates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • shames
  • humbles
  • discredits
  • disgraces
  • dishonors
  • humiliates
  • jeers
  • hisses
  • slanders
  • denounces
  • maligns
  • hoots
  • libels
  • defames
  • ridicules
  • mocks
  • damns
  • boos
  • censures
  • bad-mouths
  • condemns
  • reprobates
  • puts down
  • slights
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