Synonyms of count

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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

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verb (1)

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

count (out)

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verb (2)

as in to exclude

to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of

I don't feel well, so count me out for the party tonight

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exclude
• ban
• bar
• eliminate
• prevent
• freeze out
• shut out
• prohibit
• rule out
• close one's doors to
• debar
• except
• close out
• suspend
• expel
• banish
• exile
• preclude
• weed (out)
• ward (off)
• hinder
• check off
• ostracize
• deter
• obviate
• impede
• comb (out)
• deport
• excommunicate
• block
• blacklist
• obstruct
• blackball
• stave off
• throw out
• cease
• oust
• disregard
• halt
• discontinue

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• include
• receive
• admit
• entertain
• take in
• accept
• embrace
• welcome
• unban

count (up to)

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verb (3)

as in to number

to have a total of

that counts up to a pretty sum over the course of several years

Synonyms & Similar Words

• number
• sum (to or into)
• come (to)
• amount (to)
• add up (to)
• aggregate
• clock in at
• comprise
• average
• reach
• total
• constitute
• measure
• make up
• equal
• compose

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of count

Noun

Fred Joe Ruiz, 55, pleaded guilty Wednesday, March 11, to two counts of burglary and one count each of grand theft and theft of property, all felonies. —City News Service, Oc Register, 14 Mar. 2026

The unprecedented count follows a series of deadly March storms that swept across the state, killing multiple people and leaving several communities with significant damage. —Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 14 Mar. 2026

Verb

Since retirement contributions for 2025 can be made and counted up to the tax deadline on April 15, there's still time to use this trick. —Medora Lee, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026

Laporta received nearly 68% of the votes with 75% of them counted. —ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026

Phrases Containing count

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