Count on

verb phrasal

To rely on someone or something for help or support.

You can count on my help when you need it.

Often appears as...

count on me
count on them

verb phrasal

To be sure that something will happen.

You can count on it raining in London.

Often appears as...

count on it
count on happening

verb phrasal

To rely on someone or something for help or support.

You can count on my help when you need it.

Often appears as...

count on me
count on them

verb phrasal

To be sure that something will happen.

You can count on it raining in London.

Often appears as...

count on it
count on happening

Definition 1 of 2

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Personal Reliability

Used when expressing trust in someone's consistent support or action.

I can always count on Sarah to deliver the reports on time.

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Emotional Support

Indicates confidence in someone providing comfort or a listening ear.

During difficult times, you can count on your family.

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Assurance Cue

Signals absolute certainty to someone about receiving help or support.

Don't worry about the event, you can count on me for the preparations.

Pro Tip 1/3

Personal Reliability

Used when expressing trust in someone's consistent support or action.

I can always count on Sarah to deliver the reports on time.

Pro Tip 2/3

Emotional Support

Indicates confidence in someone providing comfort or a listening ear.

During difficult times, you can count on your family.

Pro Tip 3/3

Assurance Cue

Signals absolute certainty to someone about receiving help or support.

Don't worry about the event, you can count on me for the preparations.

Pro Tip 1/3

Personal Reliability

Used when expressing trust in someone's consistent support or action.

I can always count on Sarah to deliver the reports on time.

Pro Tip 2/3

Emotional Support

Indicates confidence in someone providing comfort or a listening ear.

During difficult times, you can count on your family.

Pro Tip 3/3

Assurance Cue

Signals absolute certainty to someone about receiving help or support.

Don't worry about the event, you can count on me for the preparations.

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