Apr 13, 2005 02:04
19 yrs ago
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English term
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reckon & assume
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What are the differences btw the two pls. tq
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| 5 | Reckon is to . . . . |
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Elizabeth Lyons
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Reckon is to . . . .
. . . consider, think or suppose.
Assume can also mean suppose, but a closer shade of meaning is to "take granted for true."
Similar meaning, shades of difference.
Assume can also mean suppose, but a closer shade of meaning is to "take granted for true."
Similar meaning, shades of difference.
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Comment: "How bout presume then?
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Elizabeth Lyons
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Well, in a relative vacuum (little context), reckon implies guessing and assume implies a forgone conclusion. Reckon is a form of reasoning and assume is more decisive. Reckon is rather provincial/colloquial in US English. There can also be the inference when it is used as in a "day of reckoning" which implies being held accountable. Assume has many other meanings. More context is needed.
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RHELLER
: good that you told asker that it sounds provincial - I try to avoid using it
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Thanks, Rita! Yes, reckon sounds very Mayberry ;-)
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Vicky Papaprodromou
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Thanks, Vicky!
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Robert Donahue (X)
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Thank you Robert!
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