What does the phrasal verb “count among” mean?

What are the definitions of “count among”?

Learn how to use these expressions through these examples

• 1. Include someone or something in a group, category, etc.

  I COUNT her AMONG my closest friends.

What’s the most common meaning of the phrasal verb “count among”?

The most common meaning of the phrasal verb count among is to include someone or something in a group or category. It means that you consider someone or something as part of a specific group or category.

What are the different verb forms of “count among”?

Root Verb	count among
Third Person Singular Present	counts among
Present Participle	counting among
Simple Past	counted among
Past Participle	counted among

Example

I count her among my closest friends.

Example

He counts this experience among his most memorable ones.

Example

She is counting the new members among the most talented in the team.

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They counted the event among the most successful ones they had organized.

Example

The book has been counted among the bestsellers of the year.

What kind of phrasal verb is “count among”?

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

What is a transitive and intransitive verb?
- A transitive verb always has an object after it. (Example: Sam bought a car.)
- An intransitive verb never has an object.(Example: She laughed loudly.)

Transitive verb

“count among” is a transitive phrasal verb because it requires a direct object to complete its meaning. The direct object specifies what is being removed, obtained, or eliminated.

Example

I count her among my closest friends.

Example

He counts this experience among his most memorable ones.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

What is a separable and inseparable phrasal verb?
- A “separable phrasal verb” can be separated with an object between the verb and particle.
- An “inseparable phrasal verb” cannot be separated by an object.

Inseparable

“count among” is an inseparable phrasal verb. This means that you can’t place an object between the verb and the particle, otherwise, it changes the meaning of the phrasal verb.

Example

I count her among my closest friends.

Example

He counts this experience among his most memorable ones.

What are common phrases and expressions that include the phrasal verb “count among”?

Count on

To rely or depend on someone or something.

Example

You can always count on me to help you when you need it.

Count in

To include someone or something in an activity or plan.

Example

If you're going to the movies, count me in!

Count out

To exclude someone or something from an activity or plan.

Example

I have too much work to do, so count me out for the party tonight.

Good things to know

Does “count among” have an informal or formal tone?

Count among is a neutral phrasal verb that can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It is appropriate for everyday conversations, as well as more formal writing or speeches.

What are synonyms of antonyms to the phrasal verb “count among”?

Synonyms

• include
• consider as
• classify as
• categorize as
• regard as
• think of as

Antonyms

• exclude
• omit
• disregard
• ignore
• separate
• leave out