Word
countless
Phoneticscount·less, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈkaʊntɫəs/
UK/kˈaʊntləs/
Definition
adj. describing a very large number of things, people, or times.
adj. innumerable or too many to be counted; often used for emphasis to describe a vast quantity.
Examples
“I have told him the same thing countless times.”
“The museum houses countless artifacts from the ancient world that have never been displayed to the public.”
“Despite countless warnings from environmental scientists regarding the fragility of the ecosystem, industrial expansion continued unabated for several decades.”
Examples
simple
“I have told him the same thing countless times.”
contextual
“The museum houses countless artifacts from the ancient world that have never been displayed to the public.”
complex
“Despite countless warnings from environmental scientists regarding the fragility of the ecosystem, industrial expansion continued unabated for several decades.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “countless” in context.
Verb
01. endure countless hardships
“The refugees had to endure countless hardships during their long journey to safety.”
verb + adj + noun
02. waste countless resources
“The government was criticized for wasting countless resources on the failed project.”
verb + adj + noun
Adjective
03. countless examples
“There are countless examples of species adapting to extreme environmental changes.”
adj + noun
04. countless hours
“The researchers spent countless hours analyzing the data before reaching a conclusion.”
adj + noun
05. countless lives
“The new vaccine is expected to save countless lives across the globe.”
adj + noun
06. countless opportunities
“Living in a major city provides countless opportunities for career advancement.”
adj + noun
07. countless times
“I have warned him countless times about the risks involved in this investment.”
adj + noun
Real-World Examples
“Some also questioned , external what the implications could be for game developers, given the feature would also seemingly train Amazon's AI models on the countless video games being played by streamers.” “It was a moving atmosphere, immortalised by the countless phones raised to capture photos and videos of that precise instant.” “But during the decades of its existence, it touched the lives of countless people, both those who worked there and those who enjoyed its bicycles.” Etymology
From count + -less.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · AdvancedOxford
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