Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

count to ten

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.62 in modern English

Syllables: coun-t -to ten
IPA

12

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

3

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

An expression used to describe or recommend a process for pausing to regain one's composure when one is on the verge of losing one's temper.

Informal

Example Sentences

"There is a temptation at this point to jump up and down, shouting about how often you have asked about that point. Instead, count to ten."
"Bok believes that media violence undermines . . . psychological mechanisms that allow people to bounce back and to count to 10 before they lash out."
"We need to step back, take a deep breath and count to ten."

Usage

Informal

Inflected Forms

counts to ten (present, singular) counting to ten (participle, present) counted to ten (participle, past) counted to ten (past) count to 10 (alternative)

Rhymes With

n byen surinen

Questions

What does count to ten mean?: An expression used to describe or recommend a process for pausing to regain one's composure when one is on the verge of losing one's temper.

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