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Is cricket a countable or uncountable noun?

"Cricket" can be both a countable and an uncountable noun, depending on how it's used.

Countable:

* When referring to individual insects: "There were several crickets chirping in the grass."

* When referring to individual games: "We watched three crickets on TV yesterday."

Uncountable:

* When referring to the sport in general: "I love playing cricket."

* When referring to the sound of crickets: "The cricket was loud and annoying."

It's important to consider the context to determine if it's countable or uncountable.

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