Conjugation

Count down

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Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: down

    Only count changes; down stays the same: counted down, counted down.

In speech, the helping verbs shorten: I’m, he’s, we’re, I’ve, I’ll, I’d.

Newbie

Enough to talk about now, the past, and your plans, and to give instructions.

  1. Present simple

    Habits, facts, and how things usually are. To say no or ask, add do or does: I don't count down, he doesn't count down.

    1. I / you / we / they count down
    2. he / she / it counts down

  2. Present continuous

    What is happening now, and plans already arranged: we’re leaving tomorrow.

    1. I am counting down
    2. you / we / they are counting down
    3. he / she / it is counting down

  3. Past simple

    A finished action at a past time: yesterday, in 2020. To say no or ask, add did: I didn't count down.

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they counted down

  4. Future with going to

    Plans and intentions, and what you can see coming: it’s going to rain.

    1. I am going to count down
    2. you / we / they are going to count down
    3. he / she / it is going to count down

  5. Imperative

    Orders, advice, and instructions. Let’s suggests doing it together. To say no: don't count down.

    1. (you) count down
    2. let's count down