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

• reckk

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

• reich,
• ReGo,
• Reiko,
• reccy,
• Resch,
• res,
• recco,
• rescue,
• reecho,
• Reis,
• reys,
• reach,
• Reece,
• recce,
• rega,
• resh,
• rieck,
• Rex,
• Rees,
• recchia,
• reek,
• Reza,
• RESS.

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