Phrase guide

take the count

verb · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To be knocked out.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: boxing, government, hobbies, lifestyle, martial-arts, military, politics, sports, war

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2

verb

Meaning 2

To take to opportunity to rest briefly after being knocked down but before being counted out by the referee.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: boxing, government, hobbies, lifestyle, martial-arts, military, politics, sports, war

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3

verb

Meaning 3

To lose or fail.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

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4

verb

Meaning 4

be counted out; remain down while the referee counts to ten

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: remain down

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: lose

History

Etymology

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