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counter
noun(coun-ter)
a return punch (especially by a boxer)
Synonyms: counterpunch, parry,
counter
verb(coun-ter)
act in advance of; deal with ahead of time
Synonyms: anticipate, foresee, forestall,
counter
adjective(coun-ter)
indicating opposition or resistance
Synonyms: antagonistic,
counter
noun(coun-ter)
a piece of leather forming the back of a shoe or boot
Synonyms: heel counter,
Examples:
A counter may be used to stiffen the material around the heel and to give support to the foot.
counter
noun(coun-ter)
a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens
Synonyms: tabulator,
counter
noun(coun-ter)
a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers
Synonyms: buffet, sideboard,
counter
noun(coun-ter)
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
Synonyms: comeback, rejoinder, replication, retort, return, riposte,
counter
noun(coun-ter)
a person who counts things
counter
noun(coun-ter)
(computer science) a register whose contents go through a regular series of states (usually states indicating consecutive integers)
counter
noun(coun-ter)
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
counter
verb(coun-ter)
speak in response
Examples:
He countered with some very persuasive arguments.
counter
noun(coun-ter)
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted

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