Definition

To say numbers in order or to have importance or value.

Example

In the game, every point you score will count towards your team's total.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Do you think we should count how many friends are coming to the party?

Yeah, that would help us plan better for food and drinks.

I guess every person really does count when it comes to making it fun.

Absolutely! The more, the merrier!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A total number that is obtained by counting something.

Example

The count of people at the event was higher than expected.

Conversation

Did you see the count during the last game?

Yeah, it was pretty intense, especially towards the end.

I thought they would lose for sure with that last count.

Root Explanation

Count → The word originates from Old French 'conter' (meaning to count or recount), which itself comes from Latin 'computare' (meaning to calculate or reckon). The word 'count' refers to the act of determining the total number of items or to enumerate.

Memory Tip

Think of 'counting' as 'reckoning' or 'calculating' — that's why 'count' means to determine a total.

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