counter

/kˈa‍ʊntɐ/

/ˈkaʊntɝ/

[noun] [verb] [adjective] [adverb]

Counter

[NOUN]

a table with a narrow horizontal surface over which goods are put or people are served

a small usually round object included in some board games to mark a player's place or score

a piece of furniture on which food is prepared

a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens

synonyms : tabulator

a return punch (especially by a boxer)

synonyms : counterpunch

parry

a piece of leather forming the back of a shoe or boot

synonyms : heel counter

(computer science) a register whose contents go through a regular series of states (usually states indicating consecutive integers)

a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)

synonyms : comeback

a person who counts things

to counter

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

speak in response

to do something to avoid or decrease the harmful or unpleasant effects of something

synonyms : anticipate

foresee

forestall

counter

[ADJECTIVE]

indicating opposition or resistance

synonyms : antagonistic

counter

[ADVERB]

in the opposite direction

Examples

1. The Geiger counter detected high levels of radiation in the vicinity of the radioactive material.

2. My cat jumped onto the kitchen counter.

3. He jumped the queue at the ticket counter.

4. Sarah cleans the kitchen counters with a sponge.

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