count · v
count (BE IMPORTANT)
B2 to be important
Dictionary examples:
My opinion doesn't count for anything around here. (27.4)
I've always believed that happiness counts more than money. (34.1)
count (CONSIDER)
C2 to think of someone or something in a particular way
Dictionary examples:
She counted Tim as her closest friend. (19.7)
You should count yourself lucky you weren't hurt. (22.1)
count (BE ACCEPTED)
C2 to be accepted or allowed as part of something
Dictionary examples:
I've been to sixteen different countries, but I only spent half an hour in Luxembourg, so that doesn't really count. (33.0)
count (INCLUDE)
C2 to include something or someone in a calculation
Dictionary examples:
There are 1500 people at my school, counting teachers. (27.1)
lose count
C2 to forget how many of something there is
Dictionary examples:
I've lost count of how many of times she's been late. (25.1)
count (NUMBER)
C2 when you count something, or the total number you get after counting
Dictionary examples:
At the last count there were 410 club members. (20.9)
count (SAY NUMBERS)
B1 to say numbers in their correct order
Dictionary examples:
She counts to ten when angry, but usually stops at five. (0.0)
My dog can count to three, especially when treats are involved. (0.0)
My parrot can count to five, but only when I offer bananas. (0.0)
Can you count to ten in French? (16.0)
count (SEE HOW MANY)
B1 to see how many people or things there are
Dictionary examples:
He counted his friends on Facebook and realized he needed a real life. (0.0)
I tried to count my mistakes, but I ran out of fingers! (0.0)
She counted the days until her vacation, forgetting it was already over. (0.0)
The teachers counted the students as they got on the bus. (20.5)
We're still waiting for the votes to be counted. (27.6)
Count your money carefully to make sure it's all there. (49.9)