English dictionary
count
/k/AU/nt/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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the total number counted
ExamplesA blood count.
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the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
ExamplesThe counting continued for several hours.
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a nobleman (in various countries) having rank equal to a British earl
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The act of numbering; reckoning; also, the number ascertained by counting.
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A nobleman on the continent of Europe, equal in rank to an English earl.
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verb
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determine the number or amount of
ExamplesCan you count the books on your shelf?
Count your change.
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have weight; have import, carry weight
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show consideration for; take into account
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name or recite the numbers in ascending order
ExamplesThe toddler could count to 100.
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put into a group
ExamplesThe academy counts several Nobel Prize winners among its members.
Synonyms numberSource: WordNet 3.0
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include as if by counting
ExamplesI can count my colleagues in the opposition.
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have a certain value or carry a certain weight
ExamplesEach answer counts as three points.
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have faith or confidence in
ExamplesYou can count on me to help you any time.
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take account of
ExamplesCount on the monsoon.
Synonyms reckonSource: WordNet 3.0
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To tell or name one by one, or by groups, for the purpose of ascertaining the whole number of units in a collection; to number; to enumerate; to compute; to reckon.
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To number or be counted; to possess value or carry weight; hence, to increase or add to the strength or influence of some party or interest; as, every vote <i>counts</i>; accidents <i>count</i> for nothing.
Source: webster1913