taken the count

The phrase “taken the count” has 4 syllables: tak-en the count.

It's pronounced as /ˈteɪkən ðə kaʊnt/.


What is synonym and antonym for taken the count?

In the thesaurus, “taken the count” has 20 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for taken the count along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for taken the count

  • bow
  • break down
  • buckle
  • capitulate
  • cave in
  • cease
  • decline
  • defer
  • drop
  • fall
  • fallen
  • give in
  • give way
  • go down
  • lost
  • pass away
  • perish
  • quit
  • wilt
  • yield

Antonyms for taken the count

  • ascend
  • conquered
  • continue
  • defend
  • fight
  • go up
  • prevailed
  • rise
  • triumphed
  • won

Example Sentences

  • After a fierce boxing match, he was taken the count and lost the fight.
  • The boxer bravely got back up after being taken the count, ready to continue.
  • In the final round, he was taken the count for the first time in his career.
  • She knew she couldn't afford to be taken the count again if she wanted to win.
  • Despite being taken the count twice, he showed incredible resilience and determination to finish the match.

On this page you'll find 30 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to taken the count, such as: ascend, bow, break down, buckle, capitulate, cave in, cease.

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