count

[kaʊnt]

count Definition

• 1. to determine the total number of something
• 2. to include someone or something in a calculation or consideration
• 3. to rely on someone or something

Using count: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "count" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Please count the number of people in the room.

• Example

  The teacher counted the students present.

• Example

  We can always count on her for help.

count Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for count

• calculate
• enumerate
• tally
• reckon
• consider

Antonyms for count

• disregard
• exclude

Idioms Using count

• count one's blessings

  to be grateful for what one has

  Example

  Even though she lost her job, she still counts her blessings for having a supportive family.

• count heads

  to count the number of people in a group

  Example

  Before leaving, please count heads to make sure everyone is here.

• count the cost

  to consider the potential difficulties or consequences of something

  Example

  Before starting a business, it's important to count the cost and make sure you're prepared for the challenges ahead.

Phrases with count

• count on

  to rely on someone or something

  Example

  You can always count on your family for support.

• count out

  to exclude someone or something from a calculation or consideration

  Example

  I'm sorry, but we have to count you out of this project.

• count down

  to count backwards from a certain number to zero

  Example

  We counted down from ten before launching the rocket.

Origins of count

from Old French 'conter', meaning 'to tell'

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Summary: count in Brief

The verb 'count' [kaʊnt] refers to determining the total number of something, including someone or something in a calculation or consideration, and relying on someone or something. It has various phrases like 'count on,' meaning to rely on someone or something, and idioms like 'count one's blessings,' meaning to be grateful for what one has, and 'count the cost,' meaning to consider the potential difficulties or consequences of something.