reckon Definition
- 1to think or believe something is true or probable
- 2to calculate or estimate something
Using reckon: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "reckon" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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I reckon he'll be here soon.
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I reckon it's going to rain today.
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She reckons she can finish the project by tomorrow.
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He reckoned the cost of the repairs to be around $500.
reckon Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with reckon
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The company had to reckon with the impact of the pandemic on their business.
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The team had reckoned without the strong opposition from their rivals.
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A: Do you want to go to the movies tonight? B: I reckon so, sounds like fun.
Origins of reckon
from Old English 'gerecenian', meaning 'to count up'
Summary: reckon in Brief
The verb 'reckon' [ˈrɛkən] means to think or believe something is true or probable, or to calculate or estimate something. It can be used in various contexts, such as 'I reckon he'll be here soon' or 'He reckoned the cost of the repairs to be around $500.' 'Reckon' also appears in phrases like 'reckon with,' meaning to deal with a particular situation, and 'I reckon so,' an informal way of saying 'I think so.'