thanks

Definition

Used to express appreciation or gratitude.

Etymology

From Middle English thanks, thankes, from Old English þancas (“thanks”), from Proto-Germanic *þankōs, nominative plural of *þankaz (“thought, gratitude”), from Proto-Indo-European *teng- (“to think, feel”). More at thank.

Example Sentences

• "Could you give me a hand, please? — Yes, sure. — Thanks. —Have you got enough now? —Yes, thanks."
• "Would you like some potatoes? — Thanks. —How many?"
• "Thanks, courteous wall: Jove shield thee well for this!"