English

reckon

ˈɹɛkən, ˈrek.ən, ˈrekən
Meaning: to think or believe; to calculate or estimate
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ˈrek.ən, ˈrekən

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base reckon
3rd person singular present reckons
Present participle reckonning
Past reckonned
Will future will reckon
Going-to future going to reckon
Imperative negative don't reckon / do not reckon

Example

I reckon it will take at least two hours to finish the report.
I reckon it will take at least two hours to finish the report.

Usage Notes

In the sense of 'think' or 'suppose,' it is often informal and very common in British, Australian, and Southern US English.

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