Words / A2

KOWNT/kaʊnt/

To count is to say numbers in order, or to find how many: count to ten, count the chairs. Calculate is more mathematical. Count on someone means rely on them. Countable and uncountable nouns use this idea in grammar. Do not mix it with account (a bank account).

Meaning

To say numbers in order, or to find how many there are.

Examples

• “Count the books on the shelf.”
• “The teacher counted the students as they came in.”
• “I counted six missed calls.”

Good to know

count to + number. count + objects. Phrasal: count on = rely on.

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