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counted

v.
A1 Beginner US //ˈkaʊnəd// UK //kˈaʊntɪd// count·ed
SIMPLE

She counted the coins on the table.

CONTEXTUAL

The teacher counted the students before the bus left to ensure no one was missing.

COMPLEX

As the clock struck midnight, the crowd counted down the final seconds of the year with a collective roar of excitement.

Usage

The verb is typically transitive but can be used intransitively when reciting numbers in sequence.

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Last updated June 17, 2026