count up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To count (things or people) so as to add up and get a sum total.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
He counted up the glasses, and realized there were fifteen missing.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “count up” mean?
To count (things or people) so as to add up and get a sum total.
Is “count up” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.