Usage of "thanks" | TermGallery

An interjection of gratitude or politeness, used in response to something done or given.

Usage of thanks in English

Developers say market sentiment has improved recently thanks to looser credit policies. 
 Reuters 

She said the figures demonstrate visitor confidence thanks to excellent market campaigns. 
 Radio NZ 

Arrivals by sea have risen in recent weeks thanks to calm seas. 
 Reuters 

Falling U.S. demand thanks to the financial crisis narrowed the trade gap. 
 Reuters 

These rates have fallen thanks to greater competition between financial services providers. 
 The Irish Times 

Have you given thanks for waking up today? And he didn't forget. 
 The South African 

However, thanks to Mercury you should be able to handle things fine. 
 The South African 

But now, thanks to new technology, the experience is set to improve. 
 Wired 

This changed three years ago thanks to Leicester's oldest economically active citizen. 
 The Guardian 

I know I said thanks for coming here, but thank you again. 
 Heart of stone 

My thanks take the form of advice. He paused; I said nothing. 
 The Left Hand of Darkness 

Oh yes, I shall be having a fine time, thanks very much. 
 Lucky Jim 

It was impossible to bow; whispered thanks went in the wrong direction. 
 Cry to heaven 

The people possessed great wealth thanks to the island's rich natural resources. 
 The Irish Times 

This is in large part thanks to investors' belief in central banks. 
 Reuters 

Lem offered his thanks and said, What happened to the free miner? 
 Earth Afire 

thanks

Noun

Singular

Verb

Indicative · Past Indefinite · Third

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Thanks through the time

Thanks across language varieties

South Africa

Common

Australia

Common

United States of America

Common

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Meanings of thanks in English