count

B1
Pronunciation
/kaʊnt/
/kaʊnt/
Noun
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

The act of counting or tallying a quantity.

Example Sentences
  • Give the chairs a quick count to check if we have enough.
2 Definition

The result of a tally that reveals the number of items in a set; a quantity counted.

3 Definition

A countdown.

4 Definition

A charge of misconduct brought in a legal proceeding.

5 Definition

The number of balls and strikes, respectively, on a batter's in-progress plate appearance.

Example Sentences
  • He has a 3–2 count with the bases loaded.
6 Definition

An object of interest or account; value; estimation.

7 Definition

The male ruler of a county.

8 Definition

A nobleman holding a rank intermediate between dukes and barons.

9 Definition

Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Tanaecia. Other butterflies in this genus are called earls and viscounts.

Verb
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

To recite numbers in sequence.

Example Sentences
  • Can you count to a hundred?
2 Definition

To determine the number (of objects in a group).

Example Sentences
  • There are three apples; count them.
3 Definition

To be of significance; to matter.

Example Sentences
  • Your views don’t count here.    It does count if you cheat with someone when you’re drunk.
4 Definition

To be an example of something: often followed by as and an indefinite noun.

Example Sentences
  • Apples count as a type of fruit.
5 Definition

To consider something an example of something.

Example Sentences
  • He counts himself a hero after saving the cat from the river.   I count you as more than a friend.
6 Definition

To take account or note (of).

7 Definition

To plead orally; to argue a matter in court; to recite a count.

Adjective
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

(grammar) Countable.