count
word
/ˈkaʊnt/
kownt
/kˈaʊnt/
kownt
Definition
To say or add numbers in order, or to consider someone or something as important or relevant.
Usage & Nuances
As a verb, 'count' mainly means to number things or to matter ('it counts'). In informal speech, 'count on' means to rely on. Don't confuse with 'account' (record-keeping, explanation). Frequently used in math, games, and when talking about importance ('every vote counts').
Spanish: contar - contar (número) - contar (importar)Portuguese (BR): contar - importarPortuguese (PT): contar - importarChinese (Simplified): 数数 - 算作（重要）Chinese (Traditional): 計數 - 算作（重要）Hindi: गिनना - मायने रखनाArabic: يعد - يعتبر (مهم)Bengali: গণনা করা - গণ্য করা - হিসাব করা - নির্ভর করা (count on)Russian: считать - иметь значение - рассчитывать (на кого-то/что-то) (count on)Japanese: 数える - 重要である (count) - 頼りにする (count on)Vietnamese: đếm - coi là quan trọng - dựa vào (count on)Korean: 세다 - 중요하다 - 의지하다 (count on)Turkish: saymak - önemli olmak - güvenmek (count on)Urdu: گننا - اہم ہونا - بھروسہ کرنا (count on)Indonesian: menghitung - berarti - mengandalkan (count on)
Example Sentences
Can you count to ten?
basic
I will count the money before leaving.
basic
Every point counts in this game.
basic
You can always count on me for help.
natural
It doesn't count if you didn't follow the rules.
natural
She tried to count the stars but lost track.
natural