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

But a count of appeals — attempts to overturn a judge’s decision on an SIJS case — shows that Bridgeport hears the most appeals yearly. — Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026

Violetta Mailyan, 45, was convicted of nine counts of wire fraud and three counts of obstruction of an investigation of a healthcare offense. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026

Verb

Rosenthal, an oil field engineer and state representative from the Houston area, declared victory with about 57% of votes counted so far, according to the Associated Press. — Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026

Nearly half of the early return was from Ada County and none was from conservative Canyon County, so Little likely has a large share of votes still to be counted. — Idaho Statesman, 4 Nov. 2026

Phrases Containing count

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