counter
/kˈaʊntɝ/
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Definitions
Adjective Satellite
indicating opposition or resistance
Adverb
in the opposite direction; "run counter"
Noun
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
Noun
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
Noun
a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens
Noun
a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers
Noun
a person who counts things
Noun
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one); "it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher"
Noun
(computer science) a register whose contents go through a regular series of states (usually states indicating consecutive integers)
Noun
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"
Noun
a return punch (especially by a boxer)
Verb
speak in response; "He countered with some very persuasive arguments"
Verb
act in advance of; deal with ahead of time
Synonyms
antagonistic
anticipate
buffet
comeback
counterpunch
foresee
forestall
heel counter
parry
rejoinder
replication
retort
return
riposte
sideboard
tabulator