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count on

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌkaʊnt ˈɑn/ · UK /ˌkaʊnt ˈɒn/

count on means: To trust someone to help, or feel sure that something will happen.

verb

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To trust someone to help, or feel sure that something will happen.

  • You can count on me.
  • We counted on the bus arriving on time.
  • Can I count on you to help tomorrow?

How to use it: count on someone/something (You can count on my support.); count on someone to do something (I count on her to keep her promises.); count on doing something (Do not count on getting a seat.)

Similar words: rely on, depend on, bank on

Common phrases: count on someone, count on something, count on help

Questions about count on

What does count on mean?

To trust someone to help, or feel sure that something will happen.

What is count on in other languages?

Türkçe: güvenmek · Español: contar con · Français: compter sur · Deutsch: sich verlassen auf · Italiano: contare su · 日本語: 頼る

How do you pronounce count on?

In American English /ˌkaʊnt ˈɑn/; in British English /ˌkaʊnt ˈɒn/.

How do you use count on in a sentence?

You can count on me. We counted on the bus arriving on time.

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