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Meanings of thanks in English

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

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Examples for "cheers"
Examples for "cheers"
1
It's good to be back in Ireland, he says to large cheers.
The Irish Times
2
I heard his voice, loud and sure, heard the cheers and laughter.
The Memoirs of Cleopatra
3
Nervous laughter gave way to hope, to cheers and finally to ovations.
The Guardian
4
Each time his shot fell, the Pelicans' home crowd erupted in cheers.
Reuters
5
The poet paused for the cheers which came in a mighty volume.
Children of the Ghetto: A Study of a Peculiar People
1
I had seen the points at Roncevaux; I said: No thank you.
The Fifth Head of Cerberus
2
Laurence did not answer immediately; then he said, No; thank you, Tenzing.
Tongues of Serpents
3
He asked whether that meant thank you, yes or thank you, no.
Conquest of the Useless
4
I think your friends might thank you for carrying this particular message.
Long time coming: a novel
5
The manager said: I want to thank you for your unconditional support.
The Guardian
Usage of thanks in English
1
Developers say market sentiment has improved recently thanks to looser credit policies.
Reuters
2
She said the figures demonstrate visitor confidence thanks to excellent market campaigns.
Radio NZ
3
Arrivals by sea have risen in recent weeks thanks to calm seas.
Reuters
4
Falling U.S. demand thanks to the financial crisis narrowed the trade gap.
Reuters
5
These rates have fallen thanks to greater competition between financial services providers.
The Irish Times
6
Have you given thanks for waking up today? And he didn't forget.
The South African
7
However, thanks to Mercury you should be able to handle things fine.
The South African
8
But now, thanks to new technology, the experience is set to improve.
Wired
9
This changed three years ago thanks to Leicester's oldest economically active citizen.
The Guardian
10
I know I said thanks for coming here, but thank you again.
Heart of stone
11
My thanks take the form of advice. He paused; I said nothing.
The Left Hand of Darkness
12
Oh yes, I shall be having a fine time, thanks very much.
Lucky Jim
13
It was impossible to bow; whispered thanks went in the wrong direction.
Cry to heaven
14
The people possessed great wealth thanks to the island's rich natural resources.
The Irish Times
15
This is in large part thanks to investors' belief in central banks.
Reuters
16
Lem offered his thanks and said, What happened to the free miner?
Earth Afire
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Thanks across language varieties
South Africa
Common
Australia
Common
United States of America
Common
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