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2. counter
noun. ['ˈkaʊntɝ'] table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted.
Synonyms
Etymology
- counter (English)
- contre (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- contra (Latin)
- countour (Anglo-Norman)
- conteor (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
3. counter
adjective. ['ˈkaʊntɝ'] indicating opposition or resistance.
Synonyms
Etymology
- counter (English)
- contre (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- contra (Latin)
- countour (Anglo-Norman)
- conteor (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
4. counter
verb. ['ˈkaʊntɝ'] speak in response.
Etymology
- counter (English)
- contre (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- contra (Latin)
- countour (Anglo-Norman)
- conteor (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
5. counter
noun. ['ˈkaʊntɝ'] 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.
Synonyms
Etymology
- counter (English)
- contre (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- contra (Latin)
- countour (Anglo-Norman)
- conteor (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
6. counter
noun. ['ˈkaʊntɝ'] a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- counter (English)
- contre (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- contra (Latin)
- countour (Anglo-Norman)
- conteor (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
7. counter
noun. ['ˈkaʊntɝ'] a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- counter (English)
- contre (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- contra (Latin)
- countour (Anglo-Norman)
- conteor (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
8. counter
verb. ['ˈkaʊntɝ'] act in advance of; deal with ahead of time.
Antonyms
Etymology
- counter (English)
- contre (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- contra (Latin)
- countour (Anglo-Norman)
- conteor (Old French (842-ca. 1400))