And counting Meaning in English
expression
ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈkaʊnɪŋ/, /ˈkaʊntɪŋ
AND KOWN-ing, uhnd KOWN-ing, AND KOWN-ting, uhnd KOWN-ting
ˈænd/ /kˈaʊntɪŋ
AND KOWN-ting
Definition
Used to indicate that a number is still increasing and hasn't finished yet.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used after a number to emphasize ongoing growth; mainly informal. Typical with time, days, people, or anything that can increase. Not used for static counts. Often written as 'X and counting.'
Spanish: y contandoPortuguese (BR): e contandoPortuguese (PT): e a contarChinese (Simplified): 还在增加Chinese (Traditional): 還在增加Hindi: और बढ़ रहा हैArabic: وما زال العد مستمراًBengali: এবং বাড়ছেইRussian: и число растет - и это число продолжает увеличиватьсяJapanese: そして増え続けているVietnamese: và còn tiếp tục tăngKorean: 그리고 계속 증가 중Turkish: ve artmaya devam ediyorUrdu: اور بڑھ رہا ہےIndonesian: dan terus bertambah
Example Sentences
The website has 2,000 members and counting.
basic
She has been working here for five years and counting.
basic
The team has won eight games and counting this season.
basic
He’s been on hold for 45 minutes and counting!
natural
They’ve been married for ten years and counting.
natural
That video has over a million views and counting since last week.
natural