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 ;)