count
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VERBDefinition of count
If you count something, you find how many there are, usually by looking at them one by one.
Example: OK kids, first everyone get on the bus, and then we'll count to see that everyone's here.
If something counts, it is accepted, allowed, or included.
Example: If you use your hands in soccer, the goal doesn't count.
If something counts, it's important or useful.
Example: If you're trying to lose weight, the kind of food you eat really does count.
If you count on somebody or something, you depend on them.
Example: If you have any problems, you can count on me to help out.
A count is the number of something.
saymakExample: Our new-student count is now up to 124, five more students than last time.
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EXAMPLESExamples of count
OK kids, first everyone get on the bus, and then we'll count to see that everyone's here.
Example sentenceI counted 43. How many did you get?
Example sentenceIf you use your hands in soccer, the goal doesn't count.
Example sentenceThat's not the answer we were looking for, but it counts as correct.
Example sentenceIf you're trying to lose weight, the kind of food you eat really does count.
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