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Gratefulness vs Thanks - What's the difference?

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Gratefulness is a related term of thanks.


As nouns the difference between gratefulness and thanks

is that gratefulness is the state of being grateful while thanks is (obsolete).

As an interjection thanks is

used to express appreciation or gratitude.

As a verb thanks is

(thank).

gratefulness

English

Noun

(-)
  • The state of being grateful

    • Synonyms

    * gratitude * thankfulness

    Antonyms

    * ungratefulness * ingratitude * unthankfulness

    thanks

    English

    Alternative forms

    * thanx,

    Interjection

    (en interjection)
  • Used to express appreciation or gratitude.
    • Could you give me a hand, please?'' — Yes, sure. — ''Thanks .
  • * ~1595 , Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night's Dream, act 5, scene 1
    • Thanks, courteous wall: Jove shield thee well for this!

    Derived terms

    * thanks a lot * thanks for nothing * thanks for your help

    Noun

  • (obsolete) English plurals
  • (plurale tantum) An expression of gratitude.
    • After all I’ve done, a simple acknowledgment is all the thanks I get?
  • Grateful feelings or thoughts.

    • Derived terms

    * thanks to

    Verb

    (head)
  • (thank)
    • English phrasebook