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Definitions of counter from WordNet
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counter (n.)
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted;
counter (n.)
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 (n.)
a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens;
Synonyms: tabulator
counter (n.)
a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers;
counter (n.)
a person who counts things;
counter (n.)
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one);
counter (n.)
(computer science) a register whose contents go through a regular series of states (usually states indicating consecutive integers);
counter (n.)
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
counter (n.)
a return punch (especially by a boxer);
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counter (v.)
speak in response;
He countered with some very persuasive arguments
counter (v.)
act in advance of; deal with ahead of time;
3
counter (adv.)
in the opposite direction;
run counter
4
counter (adj.)
indicating opposition or resistance;
Synonyms: antagonistic
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