How Do You Spell RECK?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈɛk] (IPA)

The word "reck" is a verb that is spelled r-e-c-k. In phonetic transcription, it is pronounced as "rek" /rɛk/. This word means to care or to take notice of something. It is commonly used in a negative sense, as in "I don't reck what others think of me." The spelling of this word is straightforward and easy to remember. However, it is not very commonly used in everyday language, and may be more commonly found in literature or in regional dialects.

RECK Meaning and Definition

  1. Reck is a verb that has various meanings depending on the context in which it is used. It is used both as a transitive verb, requiring a direct object, and as an intransitive verb, standing alone without an object.

    As a transitive verb, reck means to consider, think about, or take into account. It implies carefully reflecting upon or evaluating a situation or consequence before making a decision or judgment. For example, one might say, "You should reck the potential risks before jumping into this business venture."

    As an intransitive verb, reck means to pay attention or take note. It suggests acknowledging or recognizing a particular fact, circumstance, or significance. For instance, someone might state, "He does not reck that his actions have consequences."

    In specific contexts, particularly in archaic or poetic usage, reck can also mean to care deeply or to feel concern or remorse for something. This conveys a sense of emotional attachment or personal investment in a matter. For instance, one might say, "She did not reck the consequences of her actions until it was too late."

    Overall, reck is a versatile verb that encompasses considerations, consciousness, thoughtfulness, mindfulness, and empathy, depending on the specific usage and context.

  2. To regard; to heed; to care for.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for RECK

Etymology of RECK

The word reck has a Middle English origin, deriving from the Old English word reccan. It is akin to the Old High German word rehhon, which means to take care of. In Old English, reccan referred to having concern or care, and it was often used to express caution or mindfulness. Over time, its meaning evolved to also include the concept of feeling concern or paying attention. Eventually, the word reck came to be used as a verb meaning to take into account or to consider.

Similar spelling words for RECK

Conjugate verb Reck

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have recked
you would have recked
he/she/it would have recked
we would have recked
they would have recked
I would have reck
you would have reck
he/she/it would have reck
we would have reck
they would have reck

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been recking
you would have been recking
he/she/it would have been recking
we would have been recking
they would have been recking

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would reck
you would reck
he/she/it would reck
we would reck
they would reck

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be recking
you would be recking
he/she/it would be recking
we would be recking
they would be recking

FUTURE

I will reck
you will reck
he/she/it will reck
we will reck
they will reck

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be recking
you will be recking
he/she/it will be recking
we will be recking
they will be recking

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have recked
you will have recked
he/she/it will have recked
we will have recked
they will have recked

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been recking
you will have been recking
he/she/it will have been recking
we will have been recking
they will have been recking

IMPERATIVE

you reck
we let´s reck

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to reck

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was recking
you were recking
he/she/it was recking
we were recking
they were recking

PAST PARTICIPLE

recked

PAST PERFECT

I had recked
you had recked
he/she/it had recked
we had recked
they had recked

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been recking
you had been recking
he/she/it had been recking
we had been recking
they had been recking

PRESENT

I reck
you reck
he/she/it recks
we reck
they reck

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am recking
you are recking
he/she/it is recking
we are recking
they are recking

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

recking

PRESENT PERFECT

I have recked
you have recked
he/she/it has recked
we have recked
they have recked

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been recking
you have been recking
he/she/it has been recking
we have been recking
they have been recking

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it reck

SIMPLE PAST

I recked
you recked
he/she/it recked
we recked
they recked

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