count
/kaʊnt/
verb10
noun10
adjective2
forms
counted · countedst · counting · counteth · counts · countest
Phrases with count
- count againstTo be a black mark on (someone); to be able to harm (someone's) reputation; to be able to cause (someone) to be rejected.
- count angels on pinheadsTo focus on obtaining the correct details of something which are largely irrelevant or unimportant.
- count downTo announce the passage of time to a precisely timed expected event.
- count inTo include (someone) in an activity, etc.
- count nosesTo count people one at a time.
- count-offThe act of counting off.
- count onTo rely on, trust, or expect.
- count one's blessingsTo focus one's attention on the circumstances of one's life which are pleasant or fortunate, especially with the intention of diverting one's thoughts from serious or disagreeable matters.
- count one's daysTo prepare for imminent retribution or termination.
- count outTo enumerate items while organizing or transferring them.
- count sheepTo attempt to go to sleep by thinking of something boring, traditionally by counting imaginary sheep.
- count to tenAn expression used to describe or recommend a process for pausing to regain one's composure when one is on the verge of losing one's temper.
- count towardsTo possess value as part of a requirement for an achievement or goal.
- count-upEnumeration
- down for the countDecisively beaten; defeated; rendered irrelevant for the long term.
- keep countTo track or record a changing total or number over time.
- lose countTo forget the number of times that something has happened; to lose the tally.
- no-countOf no value.
- take the countTo be knocked out.