count in
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle in
Meanings
Include as a participant
Why “in”? You step inside the circle. To be in is to belong or take part.
“Count me in for dinner.”
“Count Sara in for the trip.”
Don't confuse with
Count in means include as a participant. Count out means count items one by one as you remove them.
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count out
A contrast learners often mix up
Count items one by one as you remove them
blend in
Same in pattern: inclusion
Look or behave like the people around you
bring in
Same in pattern: inclusion
Introduce someone or something into a discussion or organisation; Earn money for a person or business; Introduce a new law, system or rule; Deliver a verdict in a court
chime in
Same in pattern: inclusion
Add a comment to a conversation
chip in
Same in pattern: inclusion
Contribute money or effort to a shared cause
come in
Same in pattern: inclusion
Enter a room or building; Arrive at a destination; Become available, fashionable or in season; Have a useful function or role; (of money or income) be received; Finish a race in a particular position
cut in
Same in pattern: inclusion
Interrupt a conversation suddenly
dabble in
Same in pattern: inclusion
Take part in an activity in a casual or non-serious way
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