Learn English – “Count on” and “Count with” usages

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I am having some questions regarding the count on and count with usages.

I believe count with should be used when I'm telling something like:

I can count with my fingers.

And count on could be used in situations like:

You can count on me

I've heard a sentence from a friend that sounds incorrect for me:

It is from a friend you can always count with.

Is this sentence correct? Shouldn't it be

It is from a friend you can always count on.

I'm unsure about it because every time I've seen the count on it has something after, as the count on me example.

Thanks a lot!

Best Answer

You're confusing the meanings of 'count'

Count with my fingers = enumerate… 1..2..3..

Count on me = depend on.

See OALD & check the difference in meaning between 1,2,3 & 4,5,6.

To say "It is from a friend you can always count with." would imply they would be quite happy to stand with you & help you decide how many oranges are in your shopping bag ;)

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