Synonyms for

Count

Verb / kaʊnt / Another word for count — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to determine the total number of something

Synonyms & similar words

enumerate enumeration bet weigh look reckon calculate numerate matter counting consider depend reckoning number tally numeration enumerate tally reckon score tabulate number total compute calculate estimate assess evaluate measure quantify gauge rate judge survey

Synonyms by register

Formal

enumerate reckon calculate compute

Informal

tally add up number figure

Literary

number sum reckon

Antonyms

disregard ignore neglect overlook skip miss

Common collocations

  • count on
  • count down
  • count up
  • count the cost
  • count the votes
  • count the days
  • count me in
  • count your blessings

Word family

noun count
verb count
adjective countable
adverb countlessly

Usage note

The verb 'count' can be transitive (e.g., 'count the apples') or intransitive (e.g., 'the apples count'). It is also used in phrasal verbs like 'count on' (rely on).

Example sentences

  1. Can you count to ten?
  2. I need to count my money.
  3. She counted the number of people in the room.
  4. He counted the steps to the top of the stairs.
  5. We should count our blessings.

Quotes

  • Don't count your chickens before they hatch.
  • Every second is a chance to turn your life around. Don't waste it by counting on tomorrow.
  • Don't count the days, make the days count.

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