Pronunciation: /kaʊnt ɒn/

Definitions of count on

verb to rely on or trust in someone or something

Example Sentences

A1 You can count on me to help you with your homework.

A2 I know I can count on my best friend to always be there for me.

B1 You can count on the team to deliver the project on time.

B2 I count on my experience to guide me through difficult situations.

C1 In times of crisis, you can count on the government to provide support.

C2 I count on my instincts to make important decisions in my career.

preposition used to indicate reliance or trust in someone or something

Example Sentences

A1 You can count on me to help you with your homework.

A2 You can count on your friends to support you during tough times.

B1 I know I can count on my family to always be there for me.

B2 In times of need, you can count on your colleagues to lend a helping hand.

C1 As a manager, I need to be able to count on my team to deliver results.

C2 When facing a difficult decision, you can count on your experience to guide you.

Examples of count on in a Sentence

formal You can count on our team to deliver the project on time.

informal You know you can count on me to always be there for you.

slang Hey, you can count on Jake to throw a killer party.

figurative In times of trouble, you can always count on family to support you.

Grammatical Forms of count on

past tense

counted on

plural

count on

comparative

more reliable

superlative

most reliable

present tense

count on

future tense

will count on

perfect tense

have counted on

continuous tense

is counting on

singular

counts on

positive degree

reliable

infinitive

to count on

gerund

counting on

participle

counting on

Origin and Evolution of count on

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French and Middle English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'count on' originated from Old French and Middle English
Evolution of the word: Originally used to mean rely on or trust in someone or something, the phrase 'count on' has evolved to also include the idea of being able to predict or expect something to happen.