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Is I reckon same as I think?
I have always used “I reckon” to mean, “I have applied a process of thought and come to this conclusion”. “I think” is a statement of my assumptions. “I believe” is generally something I cannot prove or defend, specifically referring to my “beliefs” in a religious or spiritual context.
Where did the saying I reckon come from?
It comes from the Old English word gerecenian, meaning “to explain, relate, recount.” So England. Reckon meaning to “calculate” (as in “dead reckoning”) is a fairly “normal” word (though typically only used in limited circumstances).
Is reckon too informal?
Much depends on context. The most important thing to remember is that by and large where the same general sense is intended, guess and reckon are very much more informal (suitable for casual spoken contexts, but not really for anything remotely formal).
How do you use i think in a sentence?
Sentence Patterns using “I think…”
- I think that it is good.
- She thinks it is bad.
- We think that Tina is the best worker.
- The teacher thinks that David is the best student.
- I think it will be good.
- She thinks that it was bad.
- We think that he has done a good job so far.
What is another phrase for I think?
What is another word for I think?
| personally | I believe |
|---|---|
| as far as I’m concerned | in my humble opinion |
| I reckon | the way I see it |
| I imagine | I sense |
| I suspect | personally speaking |
Is I reckon a British term?
Reckon is very widely used in British English. It has the same meaning as ‘to think’. ‘I reckon it will rain tomorrow. ‘
What means I reckon so?
I) Reckon so.” [=I think it will]Hide. 2 : to calculate or guess (an amount, number, value, etc.) : to have or form a general idea about (something) They reckoned that they would reach their destination by noon.
Is I reckon formal or informal?
reckon (informal) to think that something is true or possible: I reckon (that) I’m going to get that job.
What does it mean when someone says I reckon?
Reckon means guess, or imagine, and is often used by rural types in Hollywood movies who say things like “I reckon I’ll be moseyin’ on.” Reckon means guess or think, as in “I reckon he’s put his nose where it don’t belong one too many times.” If reckon sounds odd, that’s because it’s mostly gone out of style.
What is the difference between recekon and think?
Reckon can also mean to solve a mathematical calculation. Eg The accountant reckoned the man’s debts at $250,000. reckon and think can generally be used interchangeably. Eg, I reckon we can do it I think we can do it it really depends on which English speaking country you’re in.
What does I reckon mean?
@Ri-na: to reckon = to judge, to deduce It can also be used to mean “I think” but it is more informal. It can also be used to mean “I think” but it is more informal. “I reckon it’s going to rain soon” “I reckon Trump won’t be elected to the office.”
How do you use the word ‘recon’ in a sentence?
In Australia many people use reckon all the time even in some formal situations between colleagues. However this is not the case in other places like the UK, where you may not ever hear it. Reckon can also mean to solve a mathematical calculation. Eg The accountant reckoned the man’s debts at $250,000.