How Do You Spell COUNT AGAINST?

Pronunciation: [kˈa͡ʊnt ɐɡˈɛnst] (IPA)

The correct spelling of "count against" uses the IPA phonetic transcription /kaʊnt əˈɡɛnst/. This phrase means to be a negative factor or a disadvantage in a situation. The first part, "count," is pronounced with the diphthong /aʊ/ as in "cow." The second part, "against," is pronounced with a schwa sound /ə/ and a hard "g" /ɡ/. Proper spelling of this phrase is important for effective communication in both spoken and written forms of English.

COUNT AGAINST Meaning and Definition

1. Count against is a phrasal verb that is commonly used in the English language. It refers to the act of considering or regarding something as a negative factor or as a disadvantage. When an action, decision, or circumstance counts against someone or something, it is seen as a mark against them, possibly contributing to a negative outcome or perception.

   For instance, in a job interview, a poor attendance record or a lack of relevant experience could count against a candidate, as it may raise doubts about their suitability for the position. Similarly, in a court case, previous criminal convictions may count against a defendant, making it more difficult for them to prove their innocence.

   The phrase can also be applied in a broader context. For example, in a competition or examination, certain errors or penalties may count against a participant's final score or grade, reducing their overall performance or ranking.

   Counting against something implies a judgment or assessment of its negative impact or influence on a particular situation. It emphasizes the importance of considering and weighing various factors when reaching a conclusion or making a decision. By taking into account the aspects that count against a person or situation, one can better evaluate the overall implications and potential consequences

Common Misspellings for COUNT AGAINST

• xount against
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• dount against
• ciunt against
• ckunt against
• clunt against
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Etymology of COUNT AGAINST

The phrase "count against" is not an individual word, but a combination of two words with their respective etymologies:

1. Count: The word "count" originated from the Old French word "conter", meaning "to count, reckon" or "tell a story". It ultimately derives from the Latin word "computare", which means "to calculate, reckon".

2. Against: The word "against" has its roots in Old English, particularly from the early Germanic word "gegn", which means "opposite, similar to". It ultimately traces back to the Proto-Indo-European root "ghen-", meaning "to strike" or "to kill", which also gave rise to words like "fight" and "foe".

When combined, the phrase "count against" implies the act of including something in a negative or subtractive manner, often to the detriment of a person or cause.

Idioms with the word COUNT AGAINST

• count against someone The idiom "count against someone" means to be regarded as a negative factor or disadvantage in someone's favor or in their overall assessment or reputation. It implies that the particular aspect or action being considered will decrease the person's chances, influence, or judgment in a specific situation or in general.
• count against sm The idiom "count against someone" means to consider something as a negative factor or to see it as a disadvantage when making a judgment or decision about someone. It implies that the mentioned thing or action will be taken into account and have a negative impact on how someone is perceived or evaluated.
• count against (one) The idiom "count against (one)" means to serve as a disadvantage or negative factor for someone's reputation, success, or evaluation. It refers to something that will be considered as a fault or a point against someone in a particular judgment or assessment.
• count against To be a negative factor or influence in a decision or outcome.

Conjugate verb Count against

CONDITIONAL

I would count against

you would count against

he/she/it would count against

we would count against

they would count against

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be counting against

you would be counting against

he/she/it would be counting against

we would be counting against

they would be counting against

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have count against

you would have count against

he/she/it would have count against

we would have count against

they would have count against

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been counting against

you would have been counting against

he/she/it would have been counting against

we would have been counting against

they would have been counting against

FUTURE

I will count against

you will count against

he/she/it will count against

we will count against

they will count against

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be counting against

you will be counting against

he/she/it will be counting against

we will be counting against

they will be counting against

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have counted against

you will have counted against

he/she/it will have counted against

we will have counted against

they will have counted against

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been counting against

you will have been counting against

he/she/it will have been counting against

we will have been counting against

they will have been counting against

IMPERATIVE

you count against

we let´s count against

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to count against

PAST

I counted against

you counted against

he/she/it counted against

we counted against

they counted against

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was counting against

you were counting against

he/she/it was counting against

we were counting against

they were counting against

PAST PARTICIPLE

counted against

PAST PERFECT

I had counted against

you had counted against

he/she/it had counted against

we had counted against

they had counted against

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been counting against

you had been counting against

he/she/it had been counting against

we had been counting against

they had been counting against

PRESENT

I count against

you count against

he/she/it counts against

we count against

they count against

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am counting against

you are counting against

he/she/it is counting against

we are counting against

they are counting against

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

counting against

PRESENT PERFECT

I have counted against

you have counted against

he/she/it has counted against

we have counted against

they have counted against

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been counting against

you have been counting against

he/she/it has been counting against

we have been counting against

they have been counting against