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counting

verb , present participle of count

Synonyms and Antonyms of counting

1 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 of counting

enumerating, numbering, telling
Words Related to counting

adding (up), tallying, totaling (or totalling)

calculating, computing, reckoning, tabling, tabulating

checking, marking, ticking (off)

recounting
2 to be of importance
  • punctuality and a neat appearance count during a job interview
Synonyms of counting

importing, mattering, meaning, signifying, weighing
Words Related to counting

affecting, concerning, influencing, swaying

adding up (to), amounting (to)
Phrases Synonymous with counting

carrying weight, cutting ice
3 to place reliance or trust
  • I'm counting on you to show up tomorrow to help me move
Synonyms of counting

calculating, depending, leaning, reckoning, relying
Words Related to counting

committing, confiding, entrusting (also intrusting), trusting
Phrases Synonymous with counting

banking on, calling on (or calling upon), figuring on, looking to, standing on
Near Antonyms of counting

distrusting, mistrusting, questioning, suspecting
4 to think of in a particular way
  • I'm not sure I'd count that as a serious effort
Synonyms of counting

accounting, calling, considering, esteeming, holding, looking (on or upon), rating, reckoning, regarding, setting down, viewing
Words Related to counting

believing, deeming, feeling, sensing, thinking

conceiving, fancying, imagining
Phrases Synonymous with counting

taking for

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  1. Nglish: Translation of counting for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of counting for Arabic speakers

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