Definition of 'counter'

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Noun

1. table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
2. game equipment used in various card or board games
3. a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens
      Synonyms: tabulator
4. a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers
      Synonyms: buffet sideboard
5. a person who counts things
6. a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one); "it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher"
      Synonyms: rejoinder retort return riposte replication comeback
7. (computer science) a register whose contents go through a regular series of states (usually states indicating consecutive integers)
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"
      Synonyms: heel counter
9. a return punch (especially by a boxer)
      Synonyms: counterpunch parry

Verb

1. speak in response; "He countered with some very persuasive arguments"
2. act in advance of; deal with ahead of time
      Synonyms: anticipate foresee forestall

Adjective

1. indicating opposition or resistance
      Synonyms: antagonistic

Adverb

1. in the opposite direction; "run counter"

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