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Reckoned

Verb / ˈrekʌnd / Another word for reckoned — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to calculate or estimate something

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Common collocations

  • reckoned to be
  • reckoned with
  • reckoned without
  • reckoned as
  • reckoned on
  • reckoned that

Word family

verb reckon
adjective reckonable
adverb reckonably

Usage note

Often used in the passive voice, especially in phrases like 'reckoned to be' or 'reckoned with'. Can imply a strong belief or a calculation.

Example sentences

  1. I reckoned it would take me about an hour to finish my homework.
  2. She reckoned the cost of the party was too high.
  3. He reckoned that he could run faster than his friends.
  4. The teacher reckoned that the class needed more practice before the test.
  5. We reckoned that it would rain today based on the dark clouds in the sky.

Quotes

  • I reckon I got to light out for the Territory ahead of the rest, because Aunt Sally she's going to adopt me and sivilize me, and I can't stand it. I been there before. - Mark Twain, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
  • I reckon every man has got his own special gift from God, Louis. Some men's gift is making money, some men's gift is schmoozing with the ladies, and other men have the gift of dressage. - Laura Hillenbrand, Unbroken
  • I reckon being a good dad is the most important thing I'll ever do. - Mark Wahlberg

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