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(kaʊntəʳ)
Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense counters, present participle countering, past tense, past participle countered
1. countable noun
In a place such as a shop or café, a counter is a long narrow table or flat surface at which customers are served.
...a woman serving behind the counter at a bakery.
...the cosmetics counter.
We were sitting on stools at the counter having coffee.
2. verb
If you do something to counter a particular action or process, you do something which has an opposite effect toit or makes it less effective.
The leadership discussed a plan of economic measures to counter the effects of sucha blockade. [VERB noun]
Congestion could be countered by persuading more drivers to get on their bikes. [VERB noun]
Sears then countered by filing an antitrust lawsuit. [VERB + by]
Synonyms: oppose, meet, block, resist More Synonyms of counter
3. singular noun
Something that is a counter to something else has an opposite effect to it or makes it less effective.
Pay and benefits can be used as a counter to job insecurity. [+ to]
4. verb
If you counter something that someone has said, you say something which shows that you disagree with them or which proves that they are wrong.
Both of them had to counter fierce criticism. [VERB noun]
The union countered with letters rebutting the company's claims. [VERB + with]
The Prime Minister countered by stating that he had grave misgivings about the advicehe had been given. [VERB + by]
'But Peter, it's not that simple,' Goldstone countered in a firm voice. [VERB with quote]
[Also VERB that]
Synonyms: retaliate, return, answer, reply More Synonyms of counter
5. countable noun
A counter is a mechanical or electronic device which keeps a count of something and displays the total.
...an answerphone with an LED display call counter.
6. countable noun
A counter is a small, flat, round object used in board games.
7.  See also bargaining counter, bean counter, Geiger counter, rev counter
8. 
See over the counter
9. 
See over the counter
10. 
See to run counter to something
11. 
See under the counter
More Synonyms of counter

counter-

(kaʊntəʳ-)
prefix
Counter- is used to form words which refer to actions or activities that are intended to prevent other actions or activitiesor that respond to them.
The army now appears to have launched a counter-offensive.
...the chief of counter-terrorist operations.
...a counter-demonstration by anti-war protesters.
In recent weeks, Abrams has counterattacked.

counter in British English 1

(ˈkaʊntə)
noun
1. 
a horizontal surface, as in a shop or bank, over which business is transacted
2. 
(in some cafeterias) a long table on which food is served to customers
3. 
a. 
a small flat disc of wood, metal, or plastic, used in various board games
b. 
a similar disc or token used as an imitation coin
4. 
a person or thing that may be used or manipulated
5. 
a skating figure consisting of three circles
6.  under the counter
7.  over the counter
Word origin
C14: from Old French comptouer, ultimately from Latin computāre to compute

counter in British English 2

(ˈkaʊntə)
adverb
1. 
in a contrary direction or manner
2. 
in a wrong or reverse direction
3.  run counter to
adjective
4. 
opposing; opposite; contrary
noun
5. 
something that is contrary or opposite to some other thing
6. 
an act, effect, or force that opposes another
7. 
a return attack, such as a blow in boxing
8.  fencing
a parry in which the foils move in a circular fashion
9. 
the portion of the stern of a boat or ship that overhangs the water aft of the rudder
10.  Also called: void printing
the inside area of a typeface that is not type high, such as the centre of an "o", and therefore does not print
11. 
the part of a horse's breast under the neck and between the shoulders
12. 
a piece of leather forming the back of a shoe
verb
13. 
to say or do (something) in retaliation or response
14. (transitive)
to move, act, or perform in a manner or direction opposite to (a person or thing)
15. 
to return the attack of (an opponent)
Word origin
C15: from Old French contre, from Latin contrā against

counter in British English 3

(ˈkaʊntə)
noun
1. 
a person who counts
2. 
an apparatus that records the number of occurrences of events
3. 
any instrument for detecting or counting ionizing particles or photons
Geiger counter, scintillation counter, crystal counter
4.  electronics another name for scaler (sense 2)
Word origin
C14: from Old French conteor, from Latin computātor; see count1

counter- in British English

prefix
1. 
against; opposite; contrary
counterattack
2. 
complementary; corresponding
counterfoil
3. 
duplicate or substitute
counterfeit
Word origin
via Norman French from Latin contrā against, opposite; see contra-

counter in American English 1

(ˈkaʊntər)
adverb
1. 
in a contrary direction, manner, etc.; in opposition; opposite
adjective
2. 
that acts in opposition, tends in an opposite direction, or is opposite or contrary;opposed or opposing
noun
3. 
the opposite; contrary
4. 
an opposing or checking force or action
5.  Obsolete
the breast of a horse
6. 
a stiff leather piece around the heel of a shoe or boot
7. 
the curved, overhanging part of the stern of some ships
8. 
a depression between the raised parts of a typeface
9.  Boxing
counterpunch
10.  Fencing
a parry made with a circular motion of the blade in an attempt to divert the opponent's blade from whichever angle it is thrust
11.  American Football
a play in which most blockers move in one direction while the running back with the ball moves in the opposite direction
: in full counter play
verb transitive, verb intransitive
12. 
to act, do, move, etc. counter to (a person or thing); oppose or check
13. 
to say or do (something) in reply, defense, or retaliation
14.  Boxing
to strike one's opponent while receiving or parrying (a blow)
Word origin
ME countre < OFr contre < L contra, against, contra-

counter in American English 2

(ˈkaʊntər)
noun
1. 
a. 
a person or thing that counts; computer
b. 
any of various complex devices for detecting and counting ionizing particles, including Geiger and scintillation counters
2. 
an indicator on a machine, for keeping count of turns, strokes, etc. of the machine or its parts
3. 
a small object used in some games, as for keeping score
4. 
an imitation coin or token
5. 
a long table, board, cabinet top, etc., as in a store, lunchroom, or kitchen, for the display and sale of goods, the serving or preparing of food, etc.
Idioms:
over the counter
under the counter
Word origin
ME countour: in senses 1 & 2 < OFr conteor < L computator < computare; in senses 3, 4, 5 < OFr contouer, counting room, table of a bank < ML computatorium < L computare, compute

counter- in American English

(ˈkaʊntər)
1. 
opposite, contrary to
counterclockwise
2. 
in retaliation or return
counterplot
3. 
complementary
counterpart
Word origin
ME countre- < OFr contre- < L contra-, contra-

More idioms containing
counter

under the counter
a bean counter

Examples of 'counter' in a sentence
counter

British companies tend to be run by bean counters who have no idea how the business works.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
And what might parents be able to do to counter any ill effects?
Smithsonian Mag (2017)
Archaeologists have a good record of treating human remains with respect and this proposal appears to run counter to that.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
We left ourselves susceptible to the counter attack and that's what happened.
The Sun (2016)
Scotland were defending deep, and defending in numbers but a threat on the counter and at set pieces.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Nato should be our network of choice because it is only through Nato that we can reduce our vulnerabilities and counterthe threat networks themselves.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The comments appear to run counter to both company 's financial results, although each claims other reasons for a declining performance.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
You must have left it on the counter in that shop.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
But the bus industry has countered the criticisms.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
There are six people behind the counter.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Which brings me to a significant counter argument.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
His aim is to counter those who say that their approach is the only correct one.
Salkie, Raphael The Chomsky Update - Linguistics and Politics (1990)
But he said they can be stopped with electronic counter measures blocking their signals.
The Sun (2014)
Asking them to adopt a more collaborative approach in other areas runs counter to that.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Inside was a long room with counters behind glass down one end.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
They also looked shaky when hit on the counter attack.
The Sun (2012)
Business ministers will strongly counter any strike call over pay.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
These basic beliefs often run counter to what science and philosophy tell us.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The notion also runs counter to the business model of many construction companies.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Instead she grabbed packets of cheese from the deli counter and threw them at the robbers.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It may just be the counter irritant effect of rubbing that does the trick.
The Sun (2012)
This is when the toy manufacturers and bean counters took over completely.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Will it be effective in countering criminal activity?
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Carrying a threat on the counter is a very difficult thing.
The Sun (2014)
The company countered by saying that the model should have ignored the "expert" advice and stopped using the product.
Brumberg, Elaine Take Care of Your Skin (1990)
England countered with a place in the Performance squad.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
To counter this, small groups need to think about how they can do life together publicly.
Christianity Today (2000)
Taking over the counter medicines?
The Sun (2013)
The useful display counter then alerts you when your 12 washes are done, at which point all you need to do is refill your existing dispenser.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)

Word lists with
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table

In other languages
counter

British English: counter /ˈkaʊntə/ NOUN
In a shop, a counter is a long flat surface at which customers are served.
...the meat counter.
  • American English: counter
  • Arabic: طَاوِلَة بَيْع
  • Brazilian Portuguese: balcão
  • Chinese: 柜台
  • Croatian: pult
  • Czech: přepážka
  • Danish: disk
  • Dutch: toonbank
  • European Spanish: mostrador
  • Finnish: tiski
  • French: comptoir
  • German: Tresen
  • Greek: πάγκος πωλήσεων
  • Italian: bancone
  • Japanese: カウンター
  • Korean: 카운터
  • Norwegian: telleverk
  • Polish: lada
  • European Portuguese: balcão
  • Romanian: ghișeu
  • Russian: прилавок
  • Latin American Spanish: mostrador
  • Swedish: kontra
  • Thai: เคาน์เตอร์
  • Turkish: tezgah
  • Ukrainian: вітрина
  • Vietnamese: quầy
British English: counter VERB
If you do something to counter a particular action or process, you do something which has an opposite effect to it or makes it less effective.
The leadership discussed a plan of economic measures to counter the effects of such a blockade.
He countered with a claim for police protection.
  • American English: counter
  • Brazilian Portuguese: responder
  • Chinese: 抗衡
  • European Spanish: contrarrestar
  • French: contrer
  • German: entgegenwirken
  • Italian: contrastare
  • Japanese: 逆らう
  • Korean: 대항하다
  • European Portuguese: contrariar
  • Latin American Spanish: contrarrestar

Chinese translation of 'counter'

counter

(ˈkauntəʳ)

n (c)

  1. (= desk) (in shop, café, bank, post office) 柜(櫃)台(臺) (guìtái) (个(個), gè)
  2. (in game) 筹(籌)码(碼) (chóumǎ) (个(個), gè)
  3. (for keeping count) 计(計)数(數)器 (jìshùqì)
  4. a counter to sth 对(對)某事物的反作用 (duì mǒushìwù de fǎn zuòyòng)

vt

  1. (= offset) 反击(擊) (fǎnjī)
  2. (= respond to) 反驳(駁) (fǎnbó)

adv

  1. to run or be counter to sth 违(違)背某事 (wéibèi mǒushì)
to buy/sell sth under the counter 私下买(買)/卖(賣)某物 (sīxià mǎi/mài mǒuwù)
to counter with sth/by doing sth 用某事/通过(過)做某事来(來)反对(對) (yòng mǒushì/tōngguò zuò mǒushì lái fǎnduì)

All related terms of 'counter'

rev counter
转(轉)速计(計)数(數)器 zhuǎnsù jìshùqì
a counter to sth
对(對)某事物的反作用 duì mǒushìwù de fǎn zuòyòng
to run or be counter to sth
违(違)背某事 wéibèi mǒushì
to buy/sell sth under the counter
私下买(買)/卖(賣)某物 sīxià mǎi/mài mǒuwù
to counter with sth/by doing sth
用某事/通过(過)做某事来(來)反对(對) yòng mǒushì/tōngguò zuò mǒushì lái fǎnduì
1 (noun) 
Definition
a long flat surface in a bank or shop, on which business is transacted
He put the money on the counter and left.
Synonyms
surface
It can simply be left on the work surface.
top
bar
the city's most popular country and western bar
worktop
2 (noun) 
Definition
a disc or token used as an imitation coin
Players throw dice to move their counters round the board.
Synonyms
token
The older phones only accept tokens.
piece
chip
He gambled all his chips on one number.
disc
marker
man
1 (verb) 
Definition
to oppose or act against
They discussed a plan to counter the effects of such a blockade.
Synonyms
oppose
Mr Taylor was bitter towards those who had opposed him.
meet
block
The goalie blocked two shots.
resist
bodies trained to resist the cold
offset
The increase in pay costs was more than offset by higher productivity.
parry
My opponent parried every blow I got close enough to attempt.
deflect
repel
troops ready to repel an attack
rebuff
After the argument he rebuffed all their invitations.
fend off
counteract
Many countries within the region are planning measures to counteract a missile attack.
ward off
stave off
a desperate attempt to stave off defeat
repulse
The army were prepared to repulse any attack.
obviate (formal)
This would obviate the need for a surgical operation.
hold at bay
2 (verb) 
Definition
to say or do (something) in retaliation or response
The union countered with letters rebutting the company's claim.
Synonyms
retaliate
I was sorely tempted to retaliate.
return
answer
He paused before answering.
reply
He replied that this was absolutely impossible.
respond
‘Of course,’ she responded scornfully.
come back
retort
`Who do you think you're talking to?' she retorted.
hit back
They hit back by offering a strong statement denying any involvement.
refute
It was the kind of rumour that is impossible to refute.
rejoin
`I dare say they do,' rejoined his father wearily.
strike back
Our instinctive reaction when someone causes us pain is to strike back.
Opposites
accept
,
yield
,
surrender
,
give in
,
cave in (informal)
,
take
(adverb) 
Definition
in an opposite or opposing direction or manner
Their findings ran counter to all expectations.
Synonyms
opposite to
against
versus
conversely
in defiance of
at variance with
contrarily
contrariwise
Opposites
parallel to
,
in accordance with
,
in agreement with
(adjective) 
Definition
opposing or opposite
These charges and counter charges are being exchanged at an important time.
Synonyms
opposing
I have a friend who holds the opposing view.
conflicting
There are conflicting reports on the severity of his injuries.
opposed
people with views almost diametrically opposed to his own
contrasting
opposite
Everything he does is opposite to what is considered normal behaviour.
contrary
His sister was of the contrary opinion to his.
adverse
The decision would have no adverse effect on the investigation.
contradictory
He seems to be capable of holding a number of apparently contradictory attitudes.
obverse
against
Opposites
similar
,
parallel
,
accordant

Additional synonyms

in the sense of adverse
Definition
unfavourable to one's interests
The decision would have no adverse effect on the investigation.
Synonyms
harmful,
damaging,
conflicting,
dangerous,
opposite,
negative,
destructive,
detrimental,
hurtful,
antagonistic,
injurious,
inimical,
inopportune,
disadvantageous,
unpropitious,
inexpedient
in the sense of answer
Definition
to reply or respond (to) by word or act
He paused before answering.
Synonyms
reply,
explain,
respond,
resolve,
acknowledge,
react,
return,
retort,
rejoin,
refute
in the sense of bar
Definition
a counter or room where alcoholic drinks are served
the city's most popular country and western bar
Synonyms
public house,
pub (informal, British),
counter,
inn,
local (British, informal),
lounge,
saloon,
tavern,
canteen,
watering hole (facetious, slang),
boozer (British, Australian, New Zealand, informal),
beer parlour (Canadian),
roadhouse,
hostelry (archaic, facetious),
alehouse (archaic),
taproom

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