thanks
noun
[ θaŋks ]
• an expression of gratitude.
• "festivals were held to give thanks for the harvest"
Origin:
Old English thancas, plural of thanc ‘(kindly) thought, gratitude’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch dank and German Dank, also to think.
thank
verb
• express gratitude to (someone), especially by saying ‘Thank you’.
• "Mac thanked her for the meal and left"
Similar:
express (one's) gratitude to,
express one's thanks to,
offer/extend thanks to,
say thank you to,
show appreciation to,
Origin:
Old English thancian, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch and German danken ; compare with thanks.
thanks a lot
• used to express a great deal of gratitude to someone.
• "thanks a lot for all your help"