counter

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noun (1)

count·er ˈkau̇n-tər How to pronounce counter (audio)

: a piece (as of metal or plastic) used in reckoning or in games

: something of value in bargaining : asset

: a level surface (such as a table, shelf or display case) over which transactions are conducted or food is served or on which goods are displayed or work is conducted

jewelry counter

a lunch counter

counter

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noun (2)

count·er ˈkau̇n-tər How to pronounce counter (audio)

plural counters

: a person or thing that counts something

… I would just tell them I am a very fast counter.

Judy Blume

especially : a device or process for indicating a number or amount

a counter that records how many times a website is visited

As they entered the main door on Fifth Avenue, the guard clicked off two numbers on his people counter.

E. L. Konigsburg

counter

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verb

coun·ter ˈkau̇n-tər How to pronounce counter (audio)

countered; countering ˈkau̇n-t(ə-)riŋ How to pronounce counter (audio)

transitive verb

: to act in opposition to : oppose

: offset, nullify

tried to counter the trend toward depersonalization

: to assert in answer

We countered that our warnings had been ignored.

intransitive verb

: to meet attacks or arguments with defensive or retaliatory steps

counter

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adverb

coun·ter ˈkau̇n-tər How to pronounce counter (audio)

: in an opposite or wrong direction

: to or toward a different or opposite direction, result, or effect

values that run counter to those of society

counter

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noun (3)

coun·ter ˈkau̇n-tər How to pronounce counter (audio)

: contrary, opposite

: the after portion of a boat from the waterline to the extreme outward swell or stern overhang

: the act of making an attack while parrying one (as in boxing)

also : a blow thus given in boxing

: an agency or force that offsets : check

: a stiffener to give permanent form to a boot or shoe upper around the heel

: an area within the face of a letter wholly or partly enclosed by strokes

: a football play in which the ballcarrier goes in a direction opposite to the movement of the play

counter

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adjective

coun·ter ˈkau̇n-tər How to pronounce counter (audio)

: marked by or tending toward or in an opposite direction or effect

: given to or marked by opposition, hostility, or antipathy

: situated or lying opposite

the counter side

: recalling or ordering back by a superseding contrary order : countermanding

counter orders from the colonel

counter-

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prefix

: contrary : opposite

counterclockwise

countermarch

: opposing : retaliatory

counterforce

counteroffensive

: complementary : corresponding

counterweight

counterpart

: duplicate : substitute

counterfoil

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English countour, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin computatorium computing place, from Latin computare — see count entry 1

Noun (2)

Middle English, from Anglo-French cuntur, from cunter to count

Verb

Middle English countren, from Anglo-French cuntre against, opposite, from Latin contra; akin to Latin com- with, together — more at co-

Adverb

Middle English contre, from Anglo-French cuntre

Prefix

Middle English contre-, from Anglo-French, from cuntre

First Known Use

Noun (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Adverb

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (3)

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1582, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing counter

Kids Definition

counter 1 of 6

noun

count·er ˈkau̇n-tər How to pronounce counter (audio)

: a level surface usually higher than a table that is used especially for selling, serving food, displaying things, or working on

: a piece used in games or to find a total in adding

counter

2 of 6

noun

count·er

: a person whose job is to determine a total

: a device for showing a number or amount

counter

3 of 6

verb

coun·ter

ˈkau̇n-tər

countered; countering

: to say in response to something said

"I could say the same about you," he countered.

: to act in opposition to : oppose

She countered with a move that ended the game.

counter

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adverb

coun·ter

: in another or opposite direction

He will always go counter to advice.

counter

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noun

coun·ter

: an answering or opposing force or blow

counter-

6 of 6

prefix

: opposite

counterclockwise

: opposing

: like : matching

counterpart

: duplicate : substitute

单词	counters
释义	counter 1 of 7 noun (1) count·er ˈkau̇n-tər 1 : a piece (as of metal or plastic) used in reckoning or in games 2 : something of value in bargaining : asset 3 : a level surface (such as a table, shelf or display case) over which transactions are conducted or food is served or on which goods are displayed or work is conducted jewelry counter a lunch counter counter 2 of 7 noun (2) count·er ˈkau̇n-tər plural counters : a person or thing that counts something … I would just tell them I am a very fast counter. Judy Blume especially : a device or process for indicating a number or amount a counter that records how many times a website is visited As they entered the main door on Fifth Avenue, the guard clicked off two numbers on his people counter. E. L. Konigsburg counter 3 of 7 verb coun·ter ˈkau̇n-tər countered; countering ˈkau̇n-t(ə-)riŋ transitive verb 1 a : to act in opposition to : oppose b : offset, nullify tried to counter the trend toward depersonalization 2 : to assert in answer We countered that our warnings had been ignored. intransitive verb : to meet attacks or arguments with defensive or retaliatory steps counter 4 of 7 adverb coun·ter ˈkau̇n-tər 1 : in an opposite or wrong direction 2 : to or toward a different or opposite direction, result, or effect values that run counter to those of society counter 5 of 7 noun (3) coun·ter ˈkau̇n-tər 1 : contrary, opposite 2 : the after portion of a boat from the waterline to the extreme outward swell or stern overhang 3 a : the act of making an attack while parrying one (as in boxing) also : a blow thus given in boxing b : an agency or force that offsets : check 4 : a stiffener to give permanent form to a boot or shoe upper around the heel 5 : an area within the face of a letter wholly or partly enclosed by strokes 6 : a football play in which the ballcarrier goes in a direction opposite to the movement of the play counter 6 of 7 adjective coun·ter ˈkau̇n-tər 1 : marked by or tending toward or in an opposite direction or effect 2 : given to or marked by opposition, hostility, or antipathy 3 : situated or lying opposite the counter side 4 : recalling or ordering back by a superseding contrary order : countermanding counter orders from the colonel counter- 7 of 7 prefix 1 a : contrary : opposite counterclockwise countermarch b : opposing : retaliatory counterforce counteroffensive 2 : complementary : corresponding counterweight counterpart 3 : duplicate : substitute counterfoil Phrases over the counter 1 : in or through a broker's office rather than through a stock exchange stock bought over the counter 2 : without a prescription drugs available over the counter under the counter : by surreptitious means : in an illicit and private manner workers being paid under the counter Synonyms Verb battle combat contend (with) fight oppose oppugn Noun (3) balance canceler canceller corrective counteraction counterbalance counterforce counterpoise counterweight equipoise neutralizer offset Adjective adverse disadvantageous hostile inimical negative prejudicial unfavorable unfriendly unsympathetic untoward See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb When they blamed him for the collapse of the bridge, he countered that his warnings about the bridge had been ignored. “I could say the same thing about you,” she countered. After she made her point, he could not counter with anything. Adjective was unprepared for such a strong counter campaign by opponents of the legislative bill Word History Etymology Noun (1) Middle English countour, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin computatorium computing place, from Latin computare — see count entry 1 Noun (2) Middle English, from Anglo-French cuntur, from cunter to count Verb Middle English countren, from Anglo-French cuntre against, opposite, from Latin contra; akin to Latin com- with, together — more at co- Adverb Middle English contre, from Anglo-French cuntre Prefix Middle English contre-, from Anglo-French, from cuntre First Known Use Noun (1) 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun (2) 14th century, in the meaning defined above Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Adverb 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun (3) 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Adjective 1582, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing counter counter-argue counter-agent bargaining counter counter-adaptation counter-argument counter-bid counter-assault counter-charge counter-complaint counter-blow counter-campaign counter-conspiracy counter check counter-criticism counter-demonstrate counter-demand counter-education counter-government counter-force counter-evidence counter-hypothesis counter-image counter-order counter-myth counter-narrative counter-interpretation counter-influence counter-play counter-power counter-propaganda counter-question counter-reform counter-spell counter-state counter-strategy counter-stroke counter-strike counter-style counter-suit counter-value counter-trend Geiger counter counter-world Geiger-Müller counter scintillation counter run counter to lunch counter over the counter counter-accusation counter-aggression bean counter counter-blockade counter-advertising counter-convention counter-countermeasure counter-deployment counter-coup counter-blast counter-adaptive counter-inflation counter-effort counter-inflationary counter-attack counter-demonstration counter-cry counter-raid counter-educational counter-mobilization counter-fire counter-ploy counter-memo counter-attacker counter-pressure counter-institution counter-rally counter-picket counter-surveillance counter-movement counter-response counter-incentive counter-tendency counter-protest counter-protester counter-stream counter-invasion counter-demonstrator counter-project counter-instance counter-thrust counter-step counter-terrorism counter-sue counter-retaliation counter-tradition counter-suggestion counter-statement counter-reformer counter-tactics counter-sniper counter space counter-violence counter-petition under the counter counter-threat counter-shot counter-terror counter-reaction counter-strategist See More counter-argue counter-agent bargaining counter counter-adaptation counter-argument counter-bid counter-assault counter-charge counter-complaint counter-blow counter-campaign counter-conspiracy counter check counter-criticism counter-demonstrate counter-demand counter-education counter-government counter-force counter-evidence counter-hypothesis counter-image counter-order counter-myth counter-narrative counter-interpretation counter-influence counter-play counter-power counter-propaganda counter-question counter-reform counter-spell counter-state counter-strategy counter-stroke counter-strike counter-style counter-suit counter-value counter-trend Geiger counter counter-world Geiger-Müller counter scintillation counter run counter to lunch counter over the counter counter-accusation counter-aggression bean counter counter-blockade counter-advertising counter-convention counter-countermeasure counter-deployment counter-coup counter-blast counter-adaptive counter-inflation counter-effort counter-inflationary counter-attack counter-demonstration counter-cry counter-raid counter-educational counter-mobilization counter-fire counter-ploy counter-memo counter-attacker counter-pressure counter-institution counter-rally counter-picket counter-surveillance counter-movement counter-response counter-incentive counter-tendency counter-protest counter-protester counter-stream counter-invasion counter-demonstrator counter-project counter-instance counter-thrust counter-step counter-terrorism counter-sue counter-retaliation counter-tradition counter-suggestion counter-statement counter-reformer counter-tactics counter-sniper counter space counter-violence counter-petition under the counter counter-threat counter-shot counter-terror counter-reaction counter-strategist See More Kids Definition counter 1 of 6 noun count·er ˈkau̇n-tər 1 : a level surface usually higher than a table that is used especially for selling, serving food, displaying things, or working on 2 : a piece used in games or to find a total in adding counter 2 of 6 noun count·er 1 : a person whose job is to determine a total 2 : a device for showing a number or amount counter 3 of 6 verb coun·ter ˈkau̇n-tər countered; countering 1 : to say in response to something said "I could say the same about you," he countered. 2 : to act in opposition to : oppose She countered with a move that ended the game. counter 4 of 6 adverb coun·ter : in another or opposite direction He will always go counter to advice. counter 5 of 6 noun coun·ter : an answering or opposing force or blow counter- 6 of 6 prefix 1 : opposite counterclockwise 2 : opposing 3 : like : matching counterpart 4 : duplicate : substitute Medical Definition counter 1 of 2 noun count·er ˈkau̇nt-ər : a level surface over which transactions are conducted or food is served or on which goods are displayed or work is conducted a lunch counter counter 2 of 2 noun : one that counts especially : a device for indicating a number or amount see geiger counter Legal Definition counter- prefix coun·ter- ˈkau̇n-tər 1 a : contrary : opposite counterletter b : opposing : retaliatory counteraction 2 : complementary : corresponding countersign 3 : duplicate : substitute counterpart counters 1 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of counter as in fights to strive to reduce or eliminate efforts to counter poverty in every sector of our country Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance fights opposes combats battles resists foils confronts contends (with) oppugns thwarts withstands faces checkmates frustrates baffles defies meets Antonyms & Near Antonyms advances encourages promotes fosters cultivates nourishes bears furthers backs suffers supports advocates endures champions forwards nurtures endorses abides upholds indorses See More counters 2 of 2 noun plural of counter 1 as in offsets a force or influence that makes an opposing force ineffective or less effective strong moral guidance at home is the best counter to the pernicious allure of popular culture Synonyms & Similar Words offsets balances counterforces counterbalances neutralizers correctives counter-forces counteractions counterpoises counterweights equipoises ballasts cancelers cancellers weights trade-offs 2 as in opposites something that is as different as possible from something else her version of the domestic dispute was almost the exact counter of what actually happened Synonyms & Similar Words opposites antitheses antipodes reverses negatives contraries counterpoints obverses converses mirror images antonyms negations inverses Antonyms & Near Antonyms counterparts analogs synonyms copies analogues duplicates replicas carbon copies See More
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