Definition of counts

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • counts is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 8
  • counts is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 8
  • counts is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 11

Definition of counts


  • put into a group (verb)

    Examples

    1. The academy counts several Nobel Prize winners among its members

    Synonyms

    1. number
  • show consideration for; take into account (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. consider
    2. weigh
  • determine the number or amount of (verb)

    Examples

    1. Can you count the books on your shelf?

    Synonyms

    1. enumerate
    2. number
    3. numerate
  • have faith or confidence in (verb)

    Examples

    1. you can count on me to help you any time

    Synonyms

    1. bank
    2. bet
    3. calculate
    4. depend
    5. look
    6. reckon
    7. rely
    8. swear
  • take account of (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. reckon
  • the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order (noun)

    Examples

    1. the counting continued for several hours

    Synonyms

    1. counting
    2. enumeration
    3. numeration
    4. reckoning
    5. tally
  • have weight; have import, carry weight (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. matter
    2. weigh
  • a nobleman (in various countries) having rank equal to a British earl (noun)
  • have a certain value or carry a certain weight (verb)

    Examples

    1. each answer counts as three points
  • include as if by counting (verb)

    Examples

    1. I can count my colleagues in the opposition
  • name or recite the numbers in ascending order (verb)

    Examples

    1. The toddler could count to 100
  • the total number counted (noun)

    Examples

    1. a blood count

See definition of counts in Merriam Webster