start counting

/stɑːrt ˈkaʊntɪŋ/

phrasal_verb★Intermediate

general

To begin counting numbers or items sequentially.

Let's start counting the votes to see who won the election.

We will begin counting the votes to determine the election results.

The nurse started counting the pills to ensure the correct dosage.

The nurse began counting the pills to verify the proper amount.

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This phrase is commonly used in everyday contexts where counting is required, such as in games, surveys, or inventory checks.

Collocations

start counting fromto begin counting from a specific number or pointstart counting downto begin counting backward, often for a timed event

count downphrase

to count backward from a number, often to mark time

count upphrase

to count forward from a number

This phrase is often used in instructions or commands where counting is necessary, such as in games or official procedures.

Ensure the starting point for counting is clear to avoid confusion.

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

This phrase is typically used in contexts where a clear starting point for counting is needed, such as in games, surveys, or official procedures.

start

to begin

root

counting

the act of enumerating

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