count
verb (used with object)
to check over (the separate units or groups of a collection) one by one to determine the total number; add up; enumerate.
will count
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future tenseof count.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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Certain voters, members of communities that have been disenfranchised before, may now be less confident that their vote will count.
From Slate ● Jul. 23, 2026
Regardless of the obstacles, Mexican players will face the pressure to perform well as a World Cup host nation and will count on their fans to be their most formidable ally.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2026
The contest will count as a defence of Usyk's WBA 'Super' title and he would also lose his IBF belt if defeated, although Verhoeven is not eligible to win either championship.
From BBC ● May 21, 2026
Anderon will count IBM as just one of its foundry clients.
From Barron's ● May 21, 2026
I tell myself I will count to three, and when I’m done, I will move on.
From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth
