Difference between Count and Consider

What is the difference between Count and Consider?

Count as a verb is to enumerate the digits of one's numeral system. while Consider as a verb is to think about seriously.

Count

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To enumerate the digits of one's numeral system. To determine the number (of objects in a group). To be of significance; to matter. To be an example of something. To consider something an example of something.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The act of counting or tallying a quantity. The result of a tally that reveals the number of items in a set; a quantity counted. A countdown. A charge of misconduct brought in a legal proceeding. The number of balls and strikes, respectively, on a batter's in-progress plate appearance. The male ruler of a county; also known as an earl, especially in England. The female equivalent is countess.

Example sentence: Life is not always going to be roses and rainbows. You are going to have uncomfortable moments. It's what we do with those moments that is going to count and determine our destiny.

Consider

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To think about seriously.To think of doing.To assign some quality to.To look at attentively.To take up as an example.To debate or dispose of a motion.

Example sentence: You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view.

We hope you now know whether to use Count or Consider in your sentence.

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