Meaning & Definition of Count in English

1. The total number counted

• "A blood count"

2. The act of counting

• Reciting numbers in ascending order

• "The counting continued for several hours"

3. A nobleman (in various countries) having rank equal to a british earl

1. Determine the number or amount of

• "Can you count the books on your shelf?"

• "Count your change"

2. Have weight

• Have import, carry weight

• "It does not matter much"

3. Show consideration for

• Take into account

• "You must consider her age"

• "The judge considered the offender's youth and was lenient"

4. Name or recite the numbers in ascending order

• "The toddler could count to 100"

5. Put into a group

• "The academy counts several nobel prize winners among its members"

6. Include as if by counting

• "I can count my colleagues in the opposition"

7. Have a certain value or carry a certain weight

• "Each answer counts as three points"

8. Have faith or confidence in

• "You can count on me to help you any time"

• "Look to your friends for support"

• "You can bet on that!"

• "Depend on your family in times of crisis"

9. Take account of

• "You have to reckon with our opponents"

• "Count on the monsoon"