Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
and-counting
idiom
/ænd ˈkaʊn.tɪŋ/
Definition
A phrase used to indicate that a number continues to increase beyond what has already been mentioned.
Examples
- There are over 100,000 subscribers to the channel, and-counting.
- We’ve donated 50 meals to the shelter this month, and-counting.
- The event has seen more than 500 participants, and-counting.
Meaning
The term ‘and-counting’ typically implies that the quantity being referred to is still growing or accumulating.
Synonyms
- and more
- plus
- and increasing
