recked

reck

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rek]
- /rɛk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rek]
- /rɛk/

Definitions of recked word

verb without object recked to have care, concern, or regard (often followed by of, with, or a clause). 1
verb without object recked to take heed. 1
verb without object recked Archaic. to be of concern or importance; matter: It recks not. 1
verb with object recked Archaic. to have regard for; mind; heed. 1

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Origin of recked

First appearance:

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English rekken, Old English reccan; akin to Old Norse roekja to have care, German (ge)ruhen to deign

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Parts of speech for Recked

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Recked

recked popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

recked usage trend in Literature

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