Consider vs Reckon

When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.

Consider

Top 1,000 (very common) A2 verb

Reckon

Top 2,000 (common) B2 verb

Most common: Consider

	Consider	Reckon
Pronunciation	🇬🇧 //kənˈsɪdə// 🇺🇸 //kənˈsɪdər//	🇬🇧 /["/ˈrekən/","/ˈrekənz/","/ˈrekənd/","/ˈrekənɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈrekən/","/ˈrekənz/","/ˈrekənd/","/ˈrekənɪŋ/"]/
Meaning	To think about something carefully.	To think or believe something.
Example	I will consider your suggestion.	I reckon it will rain tomorrow based on the weather forecast.
Register	Neutral	Neutral
How common	Top 1,000 (very common)	Top 2,000 (common)
CEFR level	A2	B2
Part of speech	verb	verb
Collocations	consider carefully, consider an option, consider a possibility	reckon that, I reckon, reckon with, reckon it will, reckon on
Antonyms	ignore, dismiss, overlook	doubt, question, disbelieve
Common mistakes	Confuse with 'considering' which is a different form., Omit the object, e.g., saying 'Consider' without specifying what., Mix with 'contemplate', which has a deeper meaning.	Confused with 'recommend' — 'reckon' is about opinion, not suggesting something., Used too formally — it's better for conversations than in writing., Omitted the subject — must include who is doing the reckoning.
Usage notes	Use 'consider' when you are thinking about options or possibilities. It’s appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, but may sound too formal in casual conversations.	Commonly used in informal contexts, particularly in spoken English. It may sound too casual for formal writing. Avoid using in professional or academic settings.

See it in real clips

From here on in, you can consider my ass retired.

Breaking Bad › S1 E5

Consider this your first and last warning.

Band Of Brothers › S1 E1

You consider yourself lucky, I'm only busting you to private.

From here on in, you can consider my ass retired.

Breaking Bad › S1 E5

Consider this your first and last warning.

Consider

Force, as in we're a force to be reckoned with.

Top Gear › S1 E1

And you reckon we could tip that

Force, as in we're a force to be reckoned with.

Top Gear › S1 E1

And you reckon we could tip that

Reckon

Frequently asked questions: Consider vs Reckon

What's the difference between Consider and Reckon?

Consider: To think about something carefully. Reckon: To think or believe something.

Which is more common: Consider and Reckon?

Consider is the most common in everyday English.

Which is more advanced: Consider and Reckon?

Reckon is the highest level, at B2, on the CEFR scale.

Are Consider and Reckon the same CEFR level?

Consider: A2, Reckon: B2 on the CEFR scale.

What part of speech are Consider and Reckon?

Consider: verb, Reckon: verb.

Can you show an example of each?

Consider: I will consider your suggestion. Reckon: I reckon it will rain tomorrow based on the weather forecast.

Can I use Consider and Reckon interchangeably?

Not always. Consider and Reckon are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.