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counted

Pronunciation: [ˈkaʊntɪd]

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Learn how to use counted in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “numbers”

(verb) to determine the total number of something by looking at them one by one. When you count, you start at one and go up to see how many things you have.

Example

I counted all the apples in the basket and there were ten.

Example

I didn't count the toys correctly; I thought there were five, but actually, there were only three.

Example

How many books have you counted on the shelf?

Context: “importance”

(verb) to consider something or someone as important. This means you believe they have value and should be recognized.

Example

She counted her friends as the most important part of her life.

Example

He didn't count the negative comments because he only wanted to focus on the positive ones.

Example

Do you think everyone in the team counts equally?

How to pronounce counted

Pronunciation: [ˈkaʊntɪd]

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