verb
Uncommon
recount
rih-KOWNT
Recount (verb) means to tell a story or describe events in detail. Example: “He recounted his adventures backpacking through South America.”
verb
1
To tell a story or describe events in detail.
"He recounted his adventures backpacking through South America."
"She recounted every detail of the accident to the police."
noun
1
A repeat count, especially of votes in a close election.
"The election result was so close that officials ordered a recount."
How to use recount
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo tell about something in detail (verb), or to count something again, especially votes (noun/verb).
Common mistake
As a verb meaning "count again," stress is on the second syllable (re-COUNT); as a noun about votes, stress often falls on the first (RE-count).
Common pairings
recount a story
demand a recount
recount the votes
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Word forms
- Plural
- recounts
- Third person singular
- recounts
- Past tense
- recounted
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Etymology
From Old French reconter, "to tell again."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for recount
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What does “recount” mean?
The word “recount” means to tell a story or describe events in detail. In plain terms, to tell about something in detail (verb), or to count something again, especially votes (noun/verb).
How do you pronounce “recount”?
“Recount” is pronounced rih-KOWNT (/ɹɪˈkaʊnt/ in IPA).
How do you use “recount” in a sentence?
Here is “recount” used in a sentence: “He recounted his adventures backpacking through South America.”
What part of speech is “recount”?
Depending on how it is used, “recount” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “recount” come from?
The word “recount” comes from Old French. From Old French reconter, "to tell again.".
Is “recount” a common word?
“Recount” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “recount” have?
“Recount” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to tell a story or describe events in detail.
