Count up Meaning in English
expression
ˈkaʊnt/ /ˈəp
KOWN-tuhp
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 الأرقامBengali: গুনে দেখা - যোগ করাRussian: пересчитать - подсчитатьJapanese: 数え上げるVietnamese: đếm lên - cộng lạiKorean: 세어 보다 - 합계하다Turkish: saymak - toplamakUrdu: گننا - جمع کرناIndonesian: 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.
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