- nouncounter (noun) · counters (plural noun)
- a long flat-topped fixture in a store or bank across which business is conducted with customers.
- US ENGLISHa long flat-topped structure used for serving food and drinks in a cafeteria or bar.
- NORTH AMERICAN ENGLISHa countertop.
- a small disk used as a place marker or for keeping the score in board games.
- a token representing a coin.
- an apparatus used for counting:"the counter tells you how many pictures you have taken"
- a person who counts something, for example votes in an election.
- physicsan apparatus used for counting individual ionizing particles or events.
OriginMiddle English (in counter): from Old French conteor, from medieval Latin computatorium, from Latin computare (see compute).verbcounter (verb) · counters (third person present) · countered (past tense) · countered (past participle) · countering (present participle)- speak or act in opposition to:"the second argument is more difficult to counter"
- respond to hostile speech or action:"“What would you like me to do about it?” she countered"
- boxinggive a return blow while parrying:"he countered with a left hook"
adverb(counter to)counter (adverb)- in the opposite direction to or in conflict with:"some actions by the authorities ran counter to the call for leniency"
adjectivecounter (adjective)- responding to something of the same kind, especially in opposition. See also counter-."after years of argument and counter argument there is no conclusive answer"
nouncounter (noun) · counters (plural noun)- a thing which opposes or prevents something else:"the stimulus to employers' organization was partly a counter to growing union power"
- an answer to an argument or criticism:"he anticipates an objection and plans his counter"
- boxinga blow given while parrying; a counterpunch.
- the curved part of the stern of a ship projecting aft above the waterline.
- printingthe white space enclosed by a letter such as O or c.
Originlate Middle English: from Old French contre, from Latin contra ‘against’, or directly from counter-.prefix- denoting opposition, retaliation, or rivalry:"counterattack" · "counterespionage"
- denoting movement or effect in the opposite direction:"counterpoise" · "counterbalance"
- denoting correspondence, duplication, or substitution:"counterpart" · "counterpoint"
Originfrom Anglo-Norman French countre-, Old French contre, from Latin contra ‘against’.Similar and Opposite Wordsverbadverbadjective- responding to something of the same kind, especially in opposition. See alsocounter-.
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- Counter can refer to123:
- A piece (as of metal or plastic) used in reckoning or in games.
- Something of value in bargaining or negotiation.
- To react to something with an opposing opinion or action, or to defend yourself against something.
- A device, object, or system used to record or count any specific activity, event, or process.
- A long, flat surface typically in a kitchen, restaurant, or store where goods are prepared or served, or transactions are conducted.
- In a debate or argument, an opposing idea or argument.
Learn more:✕This summary was generated using AI based on multiple online sources. To view the original source information, use the "Learn more" links.noun (1) count·er ˈkau̇n-tər Synonyms of counter 1 : a piece (as of metal or plastic) used in reckoning or in games 2 : something of value in bargaining : assetwww.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/counterto react to something with an opposing opinion or action, or to defend yourself against something:dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/counterA counter is a device, object, or system used to record or count any specific activity, event, or process. It can also refer to a long, flat surface typically in a kitchen, restaurant, or store where goods are prepared or served, or transactions are conducted. Additionally, in a debate or argument, a counter refers to an opposing idea or argument.www.definitions.net/definition/counter Counter Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
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