Basic Details
Word: Reckon
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To think or believe something; to estimate or calculate.
Synonyms: Think, believe, assume, estimate
Antonyms: Disbelieve, doubt, disregard
Idioms and Phrases
- Reckon without: To fail to take something into account; to underestimate a situation. Example: "He reckoned without considering how much time the project would take."
- Not reckon on: To not expect or plan for something. Example: "I didnt reckon on the rain ruining our picnic."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I reckon we should leave early to avoid the traffic on the way to the park.
Example 2: She reckons that she will finish her homework by dinner time.
Example 3: They reckon it will be a sunny day based on the weather forecast.
Fun Fact
The word "reckon" comes from the Old English word "recenian," which means "to count or calculate." It has been used in various forms for hundreds of years to indicate thinking or estimating something.
Famous Quote
"I reckon that the best way to know is to know that you know and that you don't know." - Aristotle
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "reckon" mean?
a) To ignore
b) To believe or think
c) To deny
d) To forget
Answer: b) To believe or think
2. Which of these is a synonym of "reckon"?
a) Dismiss
b) Disbelieve
c) Assume
d) Forget
Answer: c) Assume
3. Which word is an antonym of "reckon"?
a) Think
b) Believe
c) Doubt
d) Estimate
Answer: c) Doubt
4. Which sentence uses "reckon" correctly?
a) I reckon he will come to the party.
b) I reckon my cat is a good swimmer.
c) I reckon the book has a bright cover.
d) I reckon a banana can dance.
Answer: a) I reckon he will come to the party.
5. Which idiom means the same as "not expect"?
a) Reckon without
b) Not reckon on
c) Reckon on all
d) Reckon good fortune
Answer: b) Not reckon on
