Meaning
To say numbers in order, or to find how many things there are.
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Word origin
From Old French conter and Latin computare, meaning to add up.
- Origin
- Old French
- Root
- conter
Grammar
Examples
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"Count" means to say numbers in order.
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"Counts" is the form used with he, she, or it.
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"Counted" is the past form of "count".
When you count, you say numbers in order, or you find out how many things there are. A small child first learns to count from one to ten, often on their fingers.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 6, lesson 12: count, law, lucky and 5 more words.