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Thanks

noun, interjection

words or actions that show gratitude.

6 letters 1 syllable

What does Thanks mean?

words or actions that show gratitude.

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Dictionary definition

Thanks is a word or expression used to show gratitude, appreciation, or polite recognition when someone helps, gives, or does something kind.

Example sentences

Thanks in a sentence

easy

Thanks for sharing your markers.

medium

The class wrote thanks on the card for their guest speaker.

hard

Giving sincere thanks can help people feel noticed and appreciated.

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Practice the meaning of Thanks

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does thanks mean?

Practice 2

Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to thanks?

Practice 3

Choose the best word to complete the sentence: ____ for sharing your markers.

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Thanks

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THANKS

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Synonyms

Words like Thanks

gratitudeA thankful feeling.
appreciationRecognition and gratefulness for something helpful or kind.
thank-youA spoken or written expression of thanks.
Antonyms

Opposite words

ingratitudeA lack of thanks or appreciation.
complaintA statement of unhappiness rather than gratitude.
dismissalTreating someone's help as unimportant.
Synonym practice

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Word family

Thanks word family

noun

thanks

Words or actions that show gratitude.

adjective

thankful

Feeling or showing gratitude.

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