reckon so

Meanings

1. 1phrasefixed phraseinformal

   to think that something is probably true or likely to happen

   Grammar: Used after 'I' to give an opinion: I reckon so. It replaces a whole clause, so you do not add 'that' or an object.

   Patterns

   • I reckon so
   • reckon so about something

   "Will the train be late again?" "I reckon so."

   She asked if we could finish by Friday, and I said I reckoned so.

   Everyone else had gone home, so I reckoned so too.

2. 2phrasefixed phraseinformal

   used to agree with a suggestion or statement in a mild, uncertain way

   Grammar: A short answer that shows partial agreement; stronger than 'maybe' but weaker than 'definitely'.

   Patterns

   • I reckon so
   • you reckon so?

   "It's going to rain later." "I reckon so, look at those clouds."

   He nodded and said he reckoned so, though he wasn't sure.

   "Is this the right road?" "I reckon so."

Common combinations

I reckon so

"Is she coming tonight?" "I reckon so."

reckon so too

The others agreed, and I reckoned so too.

you reckon so?

"It'll be cheaper online." "You reckon so?"

Synonyms and how they differ

I think so

Neutral and standard; 'reckon so' sounds more informal and is common in British and Australian speech.

I suppose so

Shows less confidence than 'reckon so' and often suggests slight reluctance.

I guess so

Very common in American English and equally informal, but it can sound more hesitant.

Opposites

Word family

reckon verb

to think or believe something; the base verb behind this phrase

reckoning noun

a calculation or judgment, as in 'by my reckoning'

Commonly confused: reckon so or I think so?

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