Count in

verb

To include someone or something in a group or activity.

If you're planning a trip to the zoo, count me in.
Visual representation of "count in" - To include someone or something in a group or activity

Often appears as...

  • count me in
  • count you in
verb

To start a musical piece or performance.

The drummer counted in the band before they started playing.
Visual representation of "count in" - To start a musical piece or performance

Often appears as...

  • count in the band
  • count in the performance

Usage tips

Technical

verb

To consider or regard something.

Her opinion counts in the final decision.
Visual representation of "count in" - To consider or regard something

Often appears as...

  • count in the decision
  • count in the calculation
verb

To include someone or something in a group or activity.

If you're planning a trip to the zoo, count me in.
Visual representation of "count in" - To include someone or something in a group or activity

Often appears as...

  • count me in
  • count you in
verb

To start a musical piece or performance.

The drummer counted in the band before they started playing.
Visual representation of "count in" - To start a musical piece or performance

Often appears as...

  • count in the band
  • count in the performance

Usage tips

Technical

verb

To consider or regard something.

Her opinion counts in the final decision.
Visual representation of "count in" - To consider or regard something

Often appears as...

  • count in the decision
  • count in the calculation
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "count in"
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Active Participation

Used when enthusiastically joining an activity or group.

Illustration for Active Participation
They're playing soccer on Saturday? Count me in!
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Confusing with 'count on'

'Count in' means to include, while 'count on' means to rely on someone.

Illustration for Confusing with 'count on'
I'll count you in for dinner, but I'm counting on you to bring dessert.
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Voluntary Inclusion

Implies a positive response to an invitation without being forced.

Illustration for Voluntary Inclusion
There's a team project? Great, count me in!
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Active Participation

Used when enthusiastically joining an activity or group.

Illustration for Active Participation
They're playing soccer on Saturday? Count me in!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Confusing with 'count on'

'Count in' means to include, while 'count on' means to rely on someone.

Illustration for Confusing with 'count on'
I'll count you in for dinner, but I'm counting on you to bring dessert.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Voluntary Inclusion

Implies a positive response to an invitation without being forced.

Illustration for Voluntary Inclusion
There's a team project? Great, count me in!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Active Participation

Used when enthusiastically joining an activity or group.

Illustration for Active Participation
They're playing soccer on Saturday? Count me in!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Confusing with 'count on'

'Count in' means to include, while 'count on' means to rely on someone.

Illustration for Confusing with 'count on'
I'll count you in for dinner, but I'm counting on you to bring dessert.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Voluntary Inclusion

Implies a positive response to an invitation without being forced.

Illustration for Voluntary Inclusion
There's a team project? Great, count me in!
Visual representation of the word "Count in"

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