"count to ten" meaning in English

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Verb

Forms: counts to ten [present, singular, third-person], counting to ten [participle, present], counted to ten [participle, past], counted to ten [past]
Rhymes: -ɛn Head templates: {{en-verb|*}} count to ten (third-person singular simple present counts to ten, present participle counting to ten, simple past and past participle counted to ten)
  1. An expression used to describe or recommend a process for pausing to regain one's composure when one is on the verge of losing one's temper. Synonyms: count to 10
    Sense id: en-count_to_ten-en-verb-fjnsbsco Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Alternative forms

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