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1. An acknowledgment of appreciation
    
2. With the help of or owing to
   "thanks to hard work it was a great success"

1. Exclamation expressing gratitude
   - cheers [Brit, informal], ta [Brit, informal], thank you, thanx [non-standard]

1. Express gratitude or show appreciation to
   - give thanks
    
2. Credit or hold something or someone responsible
   "At least 13 projects have been delayed, thanks to the credit crunch"

Derived forms: thankses

Type of: acknowledgement, acknowledgment, aid, assist, assistance, convey, help

Encyclopedia: Thanks, I'll Eat It Here