Count up Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈkaʊnt/ /ˈəp

KOWN-tuhp

UK

kˈaʊnt/ /ˈʌp

KOWN-tup

Definition

To say or calculate numbers one by one until you reach a total; often used when adding things together.

Usage & Nuances

Informal, often used in instructions or with children. Common with 'count up to ten,' 'count up the coins,' or 'count up how many.' Not to be confused with 'countdown' (going backward).

• Spanish: contar - sumar (números)
• Portuguese (BR): contar - somar (números)
• Portuguese (PT): contar - somar (números)
• Chinese (Simplified): 数一数 - 加起来
• Chinese (Traditional): 數一數 - 加起來
• Hindi: गिनना (कुल जोड़ना)
• Arabic: يَعُدّ - يَجمع الأرقام
• Bengali: গুনে দেখা - যোগ করা
• Russian: пересчитать - подсчитать
• Japanese: 数え上げる
• Vietnamese: đếm lên - cộng lại
• Korean: 세어 보다 - 합계하다
• Turkish: saymak - toplamak
• Urdu: گننا - جمع کرنا
• Indonesian: menghitung - menjumlahkan

Example Sentences

Let's count up to ten together.

basic

Can you count up all the apples on the table?

basic

She counted up her savings to see how much money she had.

basic

Before we leave, let's count up everything and make sure nothing is missing.

natural

You should count up your points before turning in your test.

natural

When I counted up all the receipts, I realized how much I had spent.

natural