counter
(noun, adjective, verb, adverb)
adjective
1. indicating opposition or resistance
Similar word(s): negative, antagonistic
Sentences with counter as an adjective:
- His carrying a knife was counter to my plan.
adverb
1. in the opposite direction
- run counter
Sentences with counter as an adverb:
- a hound that runs counter
noun
1. table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
Definition categories: man–made, table
2. 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
Definition categories: man–made
3. a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens
Similar word(s): tabulator
Definition categories: man–made, calculator
4. a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers
Similar word(s): buffet, sideboard
Definition categories: man–made, furniture
5. a person who counts things
Definition categories: person, individual, mortal, somebody, someone, soul
6. a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
Similar word(s): comeback, rejoinder, replication, retort, return, riposte
Definition categories: communication, reply, response
7. (computer science) a register whose contents go through a regular series of states (usually states indicating consecutive integers)
Definition categories: man–made, register
8. 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
Definition categories: man–made
9. a return punch (especially by a boxer)
Similar word(s): counterpunch, parry
Definition categories: act, biff, clout, lick, poke, punch, slug
Sentences with counter as a noun:
- He rolled a six on the dice, so moved his counter forward six spaces.
- He put his money on the counter, and the shopkeeper put it in the till.
- He's only 16 months, but is already a good counter – he can count to 100.
- Always know a counter to any hold you try against your opponent.
verb
1. speak in response
- He countered with some very persuasive arguments
Definition categories: communication, answer, reply, respond
2. act in advance of; deal with ahead of time
Similar word(s): anticipate, foresee, forestall