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UK//ɪt ˈdʌznt kaʊnt//US//ɪt ˈdʌzənt kaʊnt//

Meaning of It doesn’t count

Something is not considered valid or important.

In simple words: It doesn't matter or is not included.

It doesn’t count in a sentence

  • I tried to cheat on the test, but the teacher said it doesn’t count.
  • No matter how many times you tried, it doesn’t count if you didn’t follow the rules.
  • In the game, that mistake doesn’t count towards your score.
  • If you didn’t sign the form, it simply doesn’t count in the application process.
  • She said her previous experience doesn’t count for this job position.

How to use It doesn’t count

Commonly used to dismiss something as unimportant. Appropriate in casual discussions, but can be abrupt in formal situations.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of counting eggs; if one is bad, saying 'It doesn’t count' means it doesn’t add to your total.

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Collocations with It doesn’t count

  • it doesn’t count as valid
  • it doesn’t count towards the score
  • it doesn’t count in the competition
  • it doesn’t count in the agreement

Synonyms for It doesn’t count

Common mistakes with It doesn’t count

  • Using 'count' in the wrong tense, like 'counts' instead of 'count'.
  • Confusing 'count' with 'amount' in specific contexts.
  • Not using 'it' correctly as a subject.

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Frequently asked questions about It doesn’t count

What does It doesn’t count mean?

It doesn't matter or is not included.

What is the definition of It doesn’t count?

Something is not considered valid or important.

How do you use It doesn’t count in a sentence?

I tried to cheat on the test, but the teacher said it doesn’t count.

Can you give another example of It doesn’t count?

No matter how many times you tried, it doesn’t count if you didn’t follow the rules.

What are synonyms for It doesn’t count?

Common alternatives include is irrelevant, doesn't matter, is excluded, is negligible, is void.

What words go with It doesn’t count?

It commonly pairs with it doesn’t count as valid, it doesn’t count towards the score, it doesn’t count in the competition, it doesn’t count in the agreement.

What are common mistakes when using It doesn’t count?

Using 'count' in the wrong tense, like 'counts' instead of 'count'. Confusing 'count' with 'amount' in specific contexts. Not using 'it' correctly as a subject.

How do you pronounce It doesn’t count?

US: //ɪt ˈdʌzənt kaʊnt//, UK: //ɪt ˈdʌznt kaʊnt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use It doesn’t count?

Commonly used to dismiss something as unimportant. Appropriate in casual discussions, but can be abrupt in formal situations.