count (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /kaʊnt/

Definition

To say numbers in order to find the total number of things.

Examples

• Can you count to ten in French?

• She counted the money carefully.

• He counted the votes after the election.

How to Use count

count on (phrasal verb)

To rely on or trust someone or something. — "I am counting on you to finish the project on time."

count down (phrasal verb)

To count backward from a number to zero. — "The astronauts will count down from ten before launch."

count up (phrasal verb)

To calculate the total number of something. — "Please count up the total cost of the groceries."

count for (prepositional phrase)

To be important or have value. — "This experience will count for a lot in your career."

Synonyms of count

Words with a similar meaning to count:

• enumerate
• tally
• reckon
• number

Antonyms of count

Words with the opposite meaning to count:

• estimate
• ignore

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