Synonyms of count

count 1 of 2

noun

1

as in tally

a total number obtained or recorded by noting each thing as it was being added

my count for the number of bird species and subspecies that visited the sanctuary that weekend was 43

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tally
• score
• census
• amount
• total
• tale
• whole
• sum
• recount
• gross

2

as in indictment

a formal claim of criminal wrongdoing against a person

she's been charged with two counts of larceny

Synonyms & Similar Words

• indictment
• charge
• allegation
• accusation
• complaint
• rap
• plea
• impeachment
• implication
• counteraccusation
• crimination
• countercharge
• censure
• condemnation
• imputation
• insinuation
• arraignment
• innuendo
• incrimination
• denunciation
• recrimination

count

2 of 2

verb

ˈkau̇nt 

1

as in to tell

to find the sum of (a collection of things) by noting each one as it is being added

count the baseball gloves in the storage locker to see if there are enough to go around

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tell
• number
• compute
• calculate
• enumerate
• check
• add (up)
• total
• tally
• table
• tabulate
• recount
• mark
• reckon
• tick (off)

2

as in to matter

to be of importance

punctuality and a neat appearance count during a job interview

Synonyms & Similar Words

• matter
• weigh
• mean
• signify
• import
• influence
• cut ice
• affect
• carry weight
• sway
• concern
• amount (to)
• add up (to)

3

as in to rely

to place reliance or trust

I'm counting on you to show up tomorrow to help me move

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rely
• depend
• stand on
• calculate
• lean
• look to
• call on
• trust
• reckon
• bank on
• commit
• figure on
• entrust
• confide

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• suspect
• question
• distrust
• mistrust

4

as in to consider

to think of in a particular way

I'm not sure I'd count that as a serious effort

Synonyms & Similar Words

• consider
• regard
• call
• view
• believe
• account
• think
• look (on or upon)
• rate
• hold
• feel
• set down
• reckon
• imagine
• take for
• deem
• esteem
• sense
• conceive
• fancy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of count

Noun

He was charged with four counts of first-degree murder and one count of felony burglary for breaking into an off-campus house, where the students were staying. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 27 July 2026

These questions shift focus from capability counts to readiness. — Robert Kramer, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Verb

Both Horn and Moton will count against the 90-man roster limit on the injury list. — Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2026

Combined, those more than 10,000 and counting satellites are equipped with over 25,000 lasers currently in operation in LEO to maintain the network's interconnectedness, according to a NASA update. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 21 July 2026

Phrases Containing count

• count (out)
• count (up to)
• take the count