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Lets say I ask a question here on this forum, and I get a convincing answer. And I want to let him know this his answer really helped me understand the whole thing.

So what should I use: "Thanks, it really helps" or "Thanks, it helped a lot".

I have seen people using both so I want to know what is the difference between two?

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There are many things you can say. Either of your examples is fine. – Robusto Dec 19 '12 at 16:44

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Tense:

If you are asking about which tense, I'd say it depends. If you are done learning because of what they said, I'd say:

Thanks, I get it; that helped alot.

If you are starting to understand now, but need additional information, I'd go with:

Thanks, that helps; I'll read those other sources you suggested (etc). 
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