reckoned
word · lemma: reckon
Definition
'Reckoned' is the past form of 'reckon'. It means to think, believe, estimate, or consider something, or to calculate a value or result.
Usage & Nuances
More common in British English; formal and informal use. Often means 'thought' or 'believed' in conversation, but can mean 'calculated' in financial or mathematical contexts. In American English, 'thought' or 'figured' are more usual. Frequently used with that-clauses: 'I reckoned that...'.
Example Sentences
I reckoned it would rain today.
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He reckoned the distance was five miles.
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They reckoned the cost before buying the furniture.
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Nobody reckoned she would win the race, but she surprised everyone.
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I hadn't reckoned on so much traffic this morning.
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She reckoned he was just being polite.
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