Synonyms of count

count 1 of 2

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

2 of 2

verb

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• suspect
• question
• distrust
• mistrust

4

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of count

Noun

He was booked on suspicion of one count of murder and his bail was set at $2 million, according to jail records. —Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 5 June 2026

Court records show Varley was ultimately charged with criminal mischief and two counts of battery. —Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2026

Verb

For example, from January to September 2024, Sorsby allegedly placed at least 165 bets, or about 500 counting parlay legs, totaling $38,000. —Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 31 May 2026

Such job training can count toward the new work requirements, too. —Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026

Phrases Containing count

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