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- US Pronunciation
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- [rek]
- /rɛk/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [rek]
- /rɛk/
Definitions of recks word
- verb without object recks to have care, concern, or regard (often followed by of, with, or a clause). 1
- verb without object recks to take heed. 1
- verb without object recks Archaic. to be of concern or importance; matter: It recks not. 1
- verb with object recks Archaic. to have regard for; mind; heed. 1
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Origin of recks
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 Recks
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
recks 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 68% 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.