counter
/ˈkaʊntər/
noun
- A long flat surface in a store, bank, or kitchen where people are served or where food is prepared.
- She placed her groceries on the counter and waited for the cashier.
- The chef chopped vegetables on the kitchen counter.
- He leaned over the counter to ask for a refund.
- A small object used in games to keep score or mark a position.
- The game comes with six colored counters.
- We ran out of counters, so we used coins instead.
- Each player moves their counter along the board according to the dice roll.
- A person or thing that counts something.
- The website has a visitor counter at the bottom of the page.
- A geiger counter measures radiation levels.
- The vote counter tallied the ballots carefully.
adjective
- Opposing or acting against something.
- The company launched a counter campaign to address the rumors.
- His counter argument was well-reasoned and persuasive.
- They took counter measures to prevent further data breaches.
verb
- To respond to an action or argument with an opposing action or argument.
- He tried to counter the negative reviews by improving the product.
- The boxer countered his opponent's punch with a quick jab.
- She countered his criticism with evidence from the report.
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adverb
- In the opposite direction or manner; contrary to something.
- His actions ran counter to his stated beliefs.
- The new policy goes counter to our company values.
- She acted counter to the advice of her friends.