to determine the total number of something, to include someone or something in a calculation or consideration, to rely on someone or something

count one's blessings, count heads, count the cost

count on, count out, count down

Formal and Informal Expressions of count

In different contexts, you can replace 'count' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'calculate, enumerate' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'tally, reckon' is a commonplace synonym.

count: Explore its Definition & Usage

count Definition

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

Antonyms for count

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.