counter

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counter

The cashier places the groceries on the counter.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A long, flat surface over which business is conducted: A counter is a flat, elevated surface in a shop, bank, or kitchen where transactions or food preparation occur.
    • A person or thing that counts: A counter can be a person who counts things or a device that keeps a numerical record.
    • A small disc or token used in games: A counter is a small object used in board games or card games to represent a score, a position, or a player.
    • A response or reply, especially a quick or opposing one: A counter is a verbal reply or argument made in opposition to another.

  2. Verb:

    • To respond to an action or statement with an opposing one: To counter means to oppose, offset, or respond to something with a contrary action or argument.
    • To act in advance to prevent or negate: To counter can also mean to take preventative action against an anticipated problem.

  3. Adverb:

    • In the opposite direction or manner: Counter means in a contrary or opposing way.

  4. Adjective:

    • Opposing or contrary: Counter describes something that is opposite or opposed to something else.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun:

    • She placed the groceries on the checkout counter. (The flat surface in a store.)
    • He is the official vote counter for the election. (The person who counts.)
    • Move your counter three spaces forward. (The game piece.)
    • Her sharp counter left him speechless. (The quick, opposing reply.)

  • Verb:

    • The boxer tried to counter his opponent's jab. (To respond with an opposing action.)
    • The company countered the negative publicity with a new ad campaign. (To respond with an opposing argument/action.)
    • We must counter this trend before it gets worse. (To act in advance to prevent.)

  • Adverb:

    • His actions ran counter to his promises. (In an opposing manner.)

  • Adjective:

    • They launched a counter attack at dawn. (An opposing attack.)
Advanced Usage

  • "To be counter to": To be in direct opposition to something.

    • His beliefs are counter to the mainstream opinion.

  • "Under the counter": Done or sold secretly and often illegally.

    • During the war, some goods were only available under the counter.
Variants and Related Words

  • Counter- (Prefix): Used to form words meaning "opposite" or "in return."

    • Counterargument: An argument made to oppose another.
    • Counterproductive: Having the opposite of the desired effect.
    • Counterclockwise: In the direction opposite to the movement of a clock's hands.

  • Countertop (n): The horizontal working surface of a counter, especially in a kitchen.

Synonyms
  • Noun (surface): Bar, bench, table.
  • Verb (oppose): Oppose, resist, rebut, parry.
  • Noun (reply): Retort, rejoinder, riposte.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Counter with: To respond to something by offering or doing something else in opposition.
    • When accused of inaction, the minister countered with a list of his achievements.
Related Idioms

  • Over the counter: Referring to medicines that can be sold legally without a doctor's prescription.

    • You can buy pain relievers over the counter.

  • Run counter to: To be in conflict with or opposite to something.

    • His generous actions run counter to his reputation for being stingy.
counter

The cashier places the groceries on the counter.

Adjective
  1. indicating opposition or resistance
Adverb
  1. in the opposite direction
    • run counter
Noun
  1. a return punch (especially by a boxer)
  2. a piece of leather forming the back of a shoe or boot
    • a counter may be used to stiffen the material around the heel and to give support to the foot
  3. (computer science) a register whose contents go through a regular series of states (usually states indicating consecutive integers)
  4. a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
    • it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher
  5. a person who counts things
  6. a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers
  7. a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens
  8. game equipment (as a piece of wood, plastic, or ivory) used for keeping a count or reserving a space in various card or board games
  9. table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
Verb
  1. act in advance of; deal with ahead of time
  2. speak in response
    • He countered with some very persuasive arguments

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