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Term: to count on

Part of Speech: Verb phrase

Sense 1: To rely on or trust someone or something.

Usage:

1. He is the kind of friend you can always count on for support.
2. We can count on him to finish the project on time.

Sense 2: To expect something to happen or be true.

Usage:

1. You can count on the fact that she will be late again.
2. I count on you to keep this secret.

Part of Speech: Phrasal verb

Sense 1: To include someone or something in a count or calculation.

Usage:

1. Count on everyone before starting the game.
2. The teacher counted on the students' attendance to determine the final grades.

Sense 2: To rely on someone or something for financial support.

Usage:

1. We can count on our sponsors to fund the event.
2. She counts on her parents to pay her tuition fees.

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