Language Research

thanks · exclamation

/θæŋks/Full view

thanks

A1 thank you

Dictionary examples:

Thanks for the advice.

Can you pass me that book? Thanks very much.

Learner example:

Hi, Thanks for your invite. (Skills for Life (Entry 1); A1; Polish)

no thanks

A2 used to refuse an offer politely

Dictionary example:

"Would you like a drink?" "No thanks, I've just had one."

thanks · noun plural

/θæŋks/

Word family

Nouns: thanks

Adjectives: thankful, thankless

Verbs: thank

Adverbs: thankfully

thanks

B2 words or actions that show you are grateful or pleased about something

Dictionary examples:

They expressed their thanks to the organizers.

He wrote a letter of thanks to the hospital.

Learner example:

I want give you thanks for your hospitality. (First Certificate in English; B2; Spanish)