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thanks

/θæŋks/
Meanings
  • noun

    An expression of gratitude, appreciation, or acknowledgment.

    - "I want to express my thanks for your help."
    - "Thanks for the delicious meal."
    - "The thanks of the community went to the volunteer firefighters."
  • noun

    A polite way of acknowledging receipt of something, especially a compliment.

    - "Thanks for the compliment."
    - "I appreciate your kind words."
    - "Thanks for noticing my new haircut."
Pronunciation
  1. /θæŋks/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with thanks
anks , anks given , chanks , franks , ranks , spanks
Variants
List of all variants of thanks that leads to same result
thanks , thank , thanked , thanker , thankers , thanking , no thanks to , thanks to , thanks a bunch , thanks a bunch/lot/million , thanks a lot , thanks a million , yes , thanks , owe a debt of gratitude to , owe a debt of gratitude/thanks to , owe a debt of thanks to
Etymology
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Old English 'thanc' or 'thank,' meaning 'thought,' 'consideration,' or 'appreciation'. The modern English word developed from the Old English verb 'thancian,' which meant 'to think, consider, reflect,' or 'to thank.'

Trivia
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  1. In the United States, the fourth Thursday in November is celebrated as Thanksgiving Day, a day for expressing gratitude for the blessings of the past year.

  2. The word 'thanks' is used in many languages around the world to express gratitude. For example, in French, it is 'merci,' in Spanish, it is 'gracias,' and in German, it is 'danke'.

  3. In ancient Greece, people would offer thanks to the gods by making offerings at temples or by holding feasts in their honor. These offerings were believed to bring good fortune and blessings.

Related Concepts
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  1. gratitude: A feeling of appreciation and thankfulness for something or someone.

  2. acknowledgment: An act of recognizing or admitting the existence or validity of something.

Culture
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In various cultures, expressing gratitude is considered an important social norm. In some cultures, it is customary to express thanks before or after meals, or when receiving gifts. In literature and art, thanks is often depicted as a way to strengthen relationships and build community. For example, in the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird,' Scout expresses her thanks to Atticus for teaching her the importance of empathy and understanding.

How to Memorize "thanks"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a heart shape to represent the feeling of gratitude and appreciation.
    - Imagine a warm sensation spreading from your chest when you think of the word 'thanks'.
    - Visualize yourself expressing thanks to someone and seeing their smile in response.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'thanks' with the feeling of happiness and warmth.
    - Think of a time when someone expressed gratitude towards you and remember how good it felt.
    - Associate the word 'thanks' with acts of kindness and generosity.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym T-H-A-N-K-S to remember the different parts of expressing thanks: T-ime, H-eartfelt, A-ppreciation, N-otices, K-indness, S-mile.

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