What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
reck
Example
You should reck the consequences before making a decision. [reck: verb]
Example
I didn't reck that the store would be closed on Sundays. [reck: past tense]
Example
He needs to reck up and take responsibility for his actions. [reck: phrasal verb]
mind
Example
Could you mind the baby while I go to the store? [mind: verb]
Example
I don't mind waiting a few more minutes. [mind: present tense]
Example
She has a kind heart and always minds the feelings of others. [mind: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Mind is more commonly used than reck in everyday language and covers a wider range of contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between reck and mind?
Reck is typically more formal than mind, which can be used in both formal and informal contexts.