Meaning
rely on; expect
Primary Function
Expressing reliance
Communicative Purpose
Expressing trust in someone or something to behave or perform as expected
Pattern
count on
Core Structure
count on
Função primária
Expressing reliance
Propósito comunicativo
Expressing trust in someone or something to behave or perform as expected
Situações de gatilho
Teamwork, making plans, asking for support, forecasting outcomes
Contextos
Everyday conversation, workplace communication, personal relationships
Padrão
count on
Estrutura central
count on
Slots de substituição
a person, their support, the weather, the system, someone to do something
Colocados típicos
- can
- always
- definitely
- really
Substituições comuns
- rely on (more general)
- depend on (more formal)
- bank on (more informal)
Erros comuns
Using 'count on for' instead of 'count on someone to' — e.g., 'count on him for help' is acceptable but less natural than 'count on him to help'
Similar / contraste
rely on, depend on, bank on
Interferências
‘count on’ is slightly more personal than ‘depend’
Família do chunk
- count on
- count upon
- countable
Nuance
Implies personal trust and emotional confidence, not just practical dependence
Efeito pragmático
Builds rapport and reassures the listener of commitment or reliability
Dica de memória
You can count on me
Nota
Ensure to use 'count on' with a person or a gerund to express reliance.
Upgrade path
count on the fact that
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