begin counting

/bɪˈɡɪn ˈkaʊntɪŋ/

phrase★Intermediate

general

To start the process of counting numbers or items.

We need to begin counting the votes to determine the winner.

We must start counting the votes to find out who won.

Begin counting the seconds until the fireworks start.

Start counting the seconds until the fireworks begin.

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This phrase is commonly used in instructions or directions where counting is required.

Collocations

begin counting fromto start counting starting at a specific numberbegin counting downto start counting backward from a number

count downphrase

to count backward from a number

count upphrase

to count forward from a number

This phrase is often used in giving instructions or directions where counting is necessary.

Ensure the starting point for counting is clear when using this phrase to avoid confusion.

Derived from the verb 'begin' meaning to start and 'counting' meaning the act of enumerating.

This phrase is often used in contexts where a specific starting point for counting is needed, such as in games, instructions, or official procedures.

begin

to start

root

counting

the act of enumerating

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