count on — rely on
phrasal verbB1IELTS 5+neutralcore
To trust someone or something to do what you need or expect.
Say it like a native
Textbook You may rely upon my assistance at all times.
Native You can count on me.
'Rely upon at all times' is stiff; 'count on someone' is the warm, everyday version.
Pattern: count on + noun/pronoun
In use
- You can always count on Sarah to help when you need her.daily life
- In my opinion, it’s important to have friends you can count on, especially during difficult times.IELTS speaking
Common mistake
✗ You can count on me to helping you.
✓ You can count on me to help you.
'Count on someone TO + base verb' — not '-ing'.
Common collocations
count on + person— me, you, him, us
Don't confuse it
Not the same as 'count', which means to say numbers in order.