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That's got to count for something

🇬🇧 UK //ðæts ɡɒt tə kaʊnt fə ˈsʌmθɪŋ// 🇺🇸 US //ðæts ɡɑt tʊ kaʊnt fɔr ˈsʌmθɪŋ//

Meaning of That's got to count for something

Indicates that something should have significance or value.

In simple words: This means that something should be important or noticed.

That's got to count for something in a sentence

• After all the hard work, that's got to count for something.
• Even a small contribution to the project, that's got to count for something.
• I know I wasn't the best player, but that's got to count for something.
• She volunteered all summer, and I believe that's got to count for something.
• In the end, that's got to count for something in the final decisions.

How to use That's got to count for something

Use in situations where you want to emphasize that an effort or quality is valuable. It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of a scorecard – it has to count for points in the game!

Related words

Collocations with That's got to count for something

• count for something
• has got to matter
• important contribution
• make a difference
• significant effort

Synonyms for That's got to count for something

• matters
• is valuable
• is important
• is significant

Common mistakes with That's got to count for something

• Used in formal writing where it may seem too casual.
• Confused with 'That has to matter' which sounds similar but has a different tone.

Frequently asked questions about That's got to count for something

What does That's got to count for something mean?

This means that something should be important or noticed.

What is the definition of That's got to count for something?

Indicates that something should have significance or value.

How do you use That's got to count for something in a sentence?

After all the hard work, that's got to count for something.

Can you give another example of That's got to count for something?

Even a small contribution to the project, that's got to count for something.

What are synonyms for That's got to count for something?

Common alternatives include matters, is valuable, is important, is significant.

What words go with That's got to count for something?

It commonly pairs with count for something, has got to matter, important contribution, make a difference, significant effort.

What are common mistakes when using That's got to count for something?

Used in formal writing where it may seem too casual. Confused with 'That has to matter' which sounds similar but has a different tone.

How do you pronounce That's got to count for something?

US: //ðæts ɡɑt tʊ kaʊnt fɔr ˈsʌmθɪŋ//, UK: //ðæts ɡɒt tə kaʊnt fə ˈsʌmθɪŋ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use That's got to count for something?

Use in situations where you want to emphasize that an effort or quality is valuable. It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts.