What does the phrasal verb “count in” mean?

What are the definitions of “count in”?

Learn how to use these expressions through these examples

• 1. Include or involve.

  If you're going on that skiing holiday, you can COUNT me IN; I'd love to go.

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

The most common meaning of the phrasal verb count in is to include or involve someone or something in an activity or event. It is often used when someone wants to participate in an activity or be considered as part of a group.

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

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

Example

If you're planning a party, please count me in.

Example

She always counts in her friends when organizing a trip.

Example

He is counting in all the participants for the team event.

Example

They counted in everyone who wanted to join the club.

Example

All the interested people were counted in for the workshop.

What kind of phrasal verb is “count in”?

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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 in” 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

Please count me in for the meeting.

Example

She counted in all the volunteers for the event.

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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 in” 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

Please count me in for the meeting.

Example

She counted in all the volunteers for the event.

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

Count someone in

To include someone in a plan or activity.

Example

If you're going to the movies, count me in; I want to see that film too.

Count on

To rely or depend on someone or something.

Example

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

Count out

To exclude someone from an activity or event.

Example

I have to work late, so count me out for tonight's dinner.

Good things to know

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

Count in is a neutral phrasal verb that can be used in both informal and formal situations. It is commonly used in everyday conversations and can also be used in more formal settings, depending on the context.

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

Synonyms

• include
• involve
• consider
• incorporate
• add

Antonyms

• exclude
• omit
• ignore
• disregard
• leave out