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counts

Pronunciation: [kaʊnts]

Word

Context: "numbers"

(verb) to say numbers in order or to find out how many of something there are. It’s like when you take your toys and count them to see how many you have.

Example

She counts her coins to see how much money she has.

Example

He doesn’t count the empty boxes in the garage.

Example

Can you count how many apples are in the basket?

Context: "importance"

(verb) to be important or to matter. This means that a person or thing is significant or valued. If we say something counts, we mean it matters a lot.

Example

Every little action you take counts when it comes to helping others.

Example

Just because he didn't win doesn't mean his effort doesn't count.

Example

Does it really count if I try my best but don’t win?

Context: "numbers"

(noun) the total number of people or things. This is the result you get after you have counted something, like saying how many cookies are left.

Example

The count of students in the class is twenty.

Example

The count of remaining supplies was lower than expected.

Example

What is the count of animals at the zoo today?

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