Phrasal verb
count towards
Definition
phrasal verb. to be included as part of a total or to help you reach a goal.
phrasal verb. to be considered as a valid contribution toward a required total or a specific achievement; often used in academic or administrative contexts.
Examples
“This test will count towards your final grade.”
“The hours you spent volunteering last summer will count towards your community service requirement.”
“While the preliminary rounds do not determine the winner, the points earned count towards the final seasonal ranking.”
Examples
simple
“This test will count towards your final grade.”
contextual
“The hours you spent volunteering last summer will count towards your community service requirement.”
complex
“While the preliminary rounds do not determine the winner, the points earned count towards the final seasonal ranking.”
Usage
usually followed by a noun representing a goal, total, or requirement.
Teaching tip
contrast with 'count on' (rely on) to show how different particles change the base verb's meaning entirely.
Pitfall
The course counts to my degree.
The course counts towards my degree.
the preposition 'towards' (or 'toward') is necessary to show the direction of the contribution.
Phrasal verb
Particles
towards
Separability
inseparable
Pattern
count + towards + object
Synonyms
Antonyms
Grammar
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