1 B1 neutral
To be included as a part of a total, qualification, or requirement.
"This assignment counts towards your final grade, so take it seriously."
inseparable
count towards
B1 neutral inseparable transitive
To be included as part of a total, score, or requirement.
In plain English
To be part of the total or to help you reach a goal.
What does "count towards" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To be counted in the direction of a goal — mostly transparent.
Actually means
To be part of the total or to help you reach a goal.
Usage tip
Common in educational and professional contexts (grades counting towards a degree, hours counting towards a qualification). British spelling is 'towards'; American English often uses 'count toward'.
Words that pair with "count towards"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
grade qualification total degree final mark hours
How to conjugate "count towards"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
count towards
I/you/we/they
3rd person
counts towards
he/she/it
Past simple
counted towards
yesterday
Past participle
counted towards
have + pp
-ing form
counting towards
continuous
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