THANKS

[plural] [noun]Thanks are feelings of appreciation and gratitude.They expressed their thanks to the organisers.He wrote a letter of thanks to the hospital.(formal) Her campaign for road safety earned her the thanks of her community.Let us give thanks to God.Thanks is also an informal way of saying thank you"Here's a cup of coffee for you." "Thanks/Many thanks/Thanks a lot/Thanks very much (indeed).""Shall I do that for you?" "No, thanks."If someone says 'Thanks a lot'/'Thanks for nothing'/'Thanks a bunch', they sometimes mean they are not grateful for what you have done and that you have not helped them."I told Dad you'd love to wash his car." "Thanks a lot."Thanks a lot for supporting me (= You did not help me).Thanks to means because of.It's thanks to Sandy that I heard about the job.(disapproving) The baby is awake thanks to your shouting.No thanks to means despite.It's no thanks to you that I arrived on time.