count

Everyday

1. To count is to say numbers in order: count to ten. tree →
2. To count is to find how many things there are: count the apples. tree →
3. To count means to matter or be allowed: that goal doesn't count. tree →
4. To count on someone is to trust them. tree →
5. A count is the number you get by counting. tree →
6. A count is a nobleman, a man of high rank in some European countries. tree →

In the lessons

finding how many things there are; in maths «count on» (add by counting forward), «count back» (subtract by counting back), «count in twos, fives, tens» (skip-counting, which leads to multiplying); in science counting things in an experiment; in everyday life «count down», «you can count on me»

Examples

• Watch, count, and imagine. tree →
• Count the apples on the table. tree →
• Ella counts 14 birds in the tree. tree →
• Count on from 8: nine, ten, eleven. tree →
• Let's count in fives: 5, 10, 15, 20. tree →
• The teacher counted the children before the trip. tree →
• Ten, nine, eight … the rocket is ready! tree →
• You can count on me to help. tree →
• Did that goal count? tree →
• The Count would be very angry. tree →

Note

Counting is the basis of every operation; no clue for which one. «Count on» from the bigger number to add; «count back» to subtract; skip-counting in equal steps is multiplying. «count on someone» means to trust them, not adding.

In Jewish tradition

In the Torah it can also mean to reckon something as a quality, as in "counted it to him for righteousness."

Interpretation. Abraham's faith was counted as righteousness, which tradition takes as God valuing trust. The census and the counting of the Omer are also commanded.

Examples

• Who hath counted the dust of Jacob, or numbered the stock of Israel? (Torah NUM.23.10, JPS 1917) tree →
• And he believed in the LORD; and He counted it to him for righteousness. (Torah GEN.15.6, JPS 1917) tree →
• then let him count the years of the sale thereof, and restore the overplus unto the man to whom he sold it; and he shall return unto his possession. (Torah LEV.25.27, JPS 1917) tree →
• Where is he that counted the towers?' (Prophets ISA.33.18, JPS 1917) tree →
• Doth not He see my ways, and count all my steps? (Writings JOB.31.4, JPS 1917) tree →
• I hate them with utmost hatred; I count them mine enemies. (Writings PSA.139.22, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Counting is the basis of every operation; no clue for which one. «Count on» from the bigger number to add; «count back» to subtract; skip-counting in equal steps is multiplying. «count on someone» means to trust them, not adding.