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
• call upon
• stand on
• lean
• calculate
• look to
• call on
• reckon
• trust
• bank on
• commit
• figure on
• entrust
• confide
• intrust

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• suspect
• question
• distrust
• mistrust

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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

Experts caution that enemy casualty counts published by each side during a conflict are typically inflated. —Ellie Cook john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025

However, the jury had reached unanimous verdicts on the other two counts, and the foreperson had said in court that he was not coerced into those decisions. —Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2025

Verb

Voters cup to five candidates on their ballots, and tabulators count their preferences until one candidate gets a majority. —David Weigel, semafor.com, 12 June 2025

Leaders count nearly 60,000 K-12 students who participated in last year’s programs. —James Pollard, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2025

Phrases Containing count

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