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Detailed Synonyms for counter in English

counter:

counter [the ~] nom

  1. the counter
    – table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted 1
    the counter
    – table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted 1
    the desk
  2. the counter
    – table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted 1
    the counter
    – table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted 1
  3. the counter
    – a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens 1
    the counter
    – a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens 1
    the rev counter
  4. the counter
    – a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens 1
    the counter; the tabulator
    – a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens 1
  5. the counter
    – a return punch (especially by a boxer) 1
    the counter; the parry; the counterpunch
    – a return punch (especially by a boxer) 1
  6. the counter
    – a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers 1
    the counter; the buffet; the sideboard
    – a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers 1
  7. the counter
    – a piece of leather forming the back of a shoe or boot 1
    the counter; the heel counter
    – a piece of leather forming the back of a shoe or boot 1
    • counter [the ~] nom
      • a counter may be used to stiffen the material around the heel and to give support to the foot1
    • heel counter [the ~] nom
  8. the counter
    – 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 1
    the counter
    – 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 1
  9. the counter
    – (computer science) a register whose contents go through a regular series of states (usually states indicating consecutive integers) 1
    the counter
    – (computer science) a register whose contents go through a regular series of states (usually states indicating consecutive integers) 1
  10. the counter
    the counter; the kitchen counter
    the countertop
    – the top side of a counter 1
  11. the counter
    – a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one) 1
    the counter; the return; the retort; the comeback; the riposte; the rejoinder; the replication
    – a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one) 1
  12. the counter
    – a person who counts things 1
    the counter
    – a person who counts things 1
  13. the counter
    – In programming, a variable used to keep count of something. 2
    the counter
    – In programming, a variable used to keep count of something. 2
  14. the counter
    – In electronics, a circuit that counts a specified number of pulses before generating an output. 2
    the counter
    – In electronics, a circuit that counts a specified number of pulses before generating an output. 2
  15. the counter
    – A program that is used on a Web page to count the number of people that have visited that site. 2
    the counter
    – A program that is used on a Web page to count the number of people that have visited that site. 2

counter adj

  1. counter
    – indicating opposition or resistance 1
    counter; antagonistic
    – indicating opposition or resistance 1

counter adv

  1. counter
    – in the opposite direction 1
    counter
    – in the opposite direction 1

to counter verbe (counters, countered, countering)

  1. to counter
    – speak in response 1
    to counter
    – speak in response 1
    • counter verbe (counters, countered, countering)
      • He countered with some very persuasive arguments1
  2. to counter
    – act in advance of; deal with ahead of time 1
    to counter; to anticipate; to foresee; to forestall
    – act in advance of; deal with ahead of time 1
    • counter verbe (counters, countered, countering)
    • anticipate verbe (anticipates, anticipated, anticipating)
    • foresee verbe (foresees, foresaw, foreseeing)
    • forestall verbe (forestalls, forestalled, forestalling)

Conjugations for counter:

present
  1. counter
  2. counter
  3. counters
  4. counter
  5. counter
  6. counter
simple past
  1. countered
  2. countered
  3. countered
  4. countered
  5. countered
  6. countered
present perfect
  1. have countered
  2. have countered
  3. has countered
  4. have countered
  5. have countered
  6. have countered
past continuous
  1. was countering
  2. were countering
  3. was countering
  4. were countering
  5. were countering
  6. were countering
future
  1. shall counter
  2. will counter
  3. will counter
  4. shall counter
  5. will counter
  6. will counter
continuous present
  1. am countering
  2. are countering
  3. is countering
  4. are countering
  5. are countering
  6. are countering
subjunctive
  1. be countered
  2. be countered
  3. be countered
  4. be countered
  5. be countered
  6. be countered
diverse
  1. counter!
  2. let's counter!
  3. countered
  4. countering
1. I, 2. you, 3. he/she/it, 4. we, 5. you, 6. they

Related Words for "counter":

  • discounter, counters

Alternate Synonyms for "counter":


Related Definitions for "counter":

  1. indicating opposition or resistance1
  2. in the opposite direction1
    • run counter1
  3. a return punch (especially by a boxer)1
  4. a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers1
  5. table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted1
  6. a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens1
  7. a piece of leather forming the back of a shoe or boot1
    • a counter may be used to stiffen the material around the heel and to give support to the foot1
  8. game equipment (as a piece of wood, plastic, or ivory) used for keeping a count or reserving a space in various card or board games1
  9. (computer science) a register whose contents go through a regular series of states (usually states indicating consecutive integers)1
  10. a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)1
  11. a person who counts things1
  12. speak in response1
    • He countered with some very persuasive arguments1
  13. act in advance of; deal with ahead of time1
  14. In programming, a variable used to keep count of something.2
  15. In electronics, a circuit that counts a specified number of pulses before generating an output.2
  16. A program that is used on a Web page to count the number of people that have visited that site.2

count:

to count verbe (counts, counted, counting)

  1. to count
    apply; to count
    • apply verbe
    • count verbe (counts, counted, counting)
    to weigh
    – show consideration for; take into account 1
    • weigh verbe (weighs, weighed, weighing)
  2. to count
    to count; to count off
    • count verbe (counts, counted, counting)
    • count off verbe (counts off, counted off, counting off)
  3. to count
    to count off; pay with the exact money; to count; to count out
  4. to count
    – include as if by counting 1
    to count
    – include as if by counting 1
    • count verbe (counts, counted, counting)
      • I can count my colleagues in the opposition1
  5. to count
    – take account of 1
    to count; reckon
    – take account of 1
    • count verbe (counts, counted, counting)
    • reckon verbe
      • You have to reckon with our opponents1
  6. to count
    – have faith or confidence in 1
    depend; to count; to look; to bet; to calculate; reckon
    – have faith or confidence in 1
    • depend verbe
    • count verbe (counts, counted, counting)
      • you can count on me to help you any time1
    • look verbe (looks, looked, looking)
    • bet verbe (bets, betting)
      • You can bet on that!1
    • calculate verbe (calculates, calculated, calculating)
    • reckon verbe
  7. to count
    – name or recite the numbers in ascending order 1
    to count
    – name or recite the numbers in ascending order 1
    • count verbe (counts, counted, counting)
      • The toddler could count to 1001
  8. to count
    – determine the number or amount of 1
    to count; to number; to enumerate; numerate
    – determine the number or amount of 1
    • count verbe (counts, counted, counting)
      • Can you count the books on your shelf?1
    • number verbe (numbers, numbered, numbering)
    • enumerate verbe (enumerates, enumerated, enumerating)
    • numerate verbe
  9. to count
    – show consideration for; take into account 1
    to consider; to count; to weigh
    – show consideration for; take into account 1
    • consider verbe (considers, considered, considering)
      • You must consider her age1
      • The judge considered the offender's youth and was lenient1
    • count verbe (counts, counted, counting)
    • weigh verbe (weighs, weighed, weighing)
  10. to count
    – have weight; have import, carry weight 1
    to matter; to count; to weigh
    – have weight; have import, carry weight 1
    • matter verbe (matters, mattered, mattering)
      • It does not matter much1
    • count verbe (counts, counted, counting)
    • weigh verbe (weighs, weighed, weighing)
  11. to count
    – put into a group 1
    to count; to number
    – put into a group 1
    • count verbe (counts, counted, counting)
      • The academy counts several Nobel Prize winners among its members1
    • number verbe (numbers, numbered, numbering)
  12. to count
    – have a certain value or carry a certain weight 1
    to count
    – have a certain value or carry a certain weight 1
    • count verbe (counts, counted, counting)
      • each answer counts as three points1

Conjugations for count:

present
  1. count
  2. count
  3. counts
  4. count
  5. count
  6. count
simple past
  1. counted
  2. counted
  3. counted
  4. counted
  5. counted
  6. counted
present perfect
  1. have counted
  2. have counted
  3. has counted
  4. have counted
  5. have counted
  6. have counted
past continuous
  1. was counting
  2. were counting
  3. was counting
  4. were counting
  5. were counting
  6. were counting
future
  1. shall count
  2. will count
  3. will count
  4. shall count
  5. will count
  6. will count
continuous present
  1. am counting
  2. are counting
  3. is counting
  4. are counting
  5. are counting
  6. are counting
subjunctive
  1. be counted
  2. be counted
  3. be counted
  4. be counted
  5. be counted
  6. be counted
diverse
  1. count!
  2. let's count!
  3. counted
  4. counting
1. I, 2. you, 3. he/she/it, 4. we, 5. you, 6. they

count [the ~] nom

  1. the count
    the count; the score
  2. the count
    the count
  3. the count
    the sum; the total amount; the count; the addition
  4. the count
    the count down; the counting; the count
  5. the count
    – the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order 1
    the count; the tally; the counting; the numeration; the enumeration; the reckoning
    – the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order 1
  6. the count
    – a nobleman (in various countries) having rank equal to a British earl 1
    the count
    – a nobleman (in various countries) having rank equal to a British earl 1
  7. the count
    – the total number counted 1
    the count
    – the total number counted 1
    • count [the ~] nom
      • a blood count1

Related Words for "count":


Alternate Synonyms for "count":


Related Definitions for "count":

  1. the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order1
  2. a nobleman (in various countries) having rank equal to a British earl1
  3. the total number counted1
    • a blood count1
  4. include as if by counting1
    • I can count my colleagues in the opposition1
  5. take account of1
  6. have faith or confidence in1
    • you can count on me to help you any time1
  7. name or recite the numbers in ascending order1
    • The toddler could count to 1001
  8. determine the number or amount of1
    • Can you count the books on your shelf?1
  9. show consideration for; take into account1
  10. have weight; have import, carry weight1
  11. put into a group1
    • The academy counts several Nobel Prize winners among its members1
  12. have a certain value or carry a certain weight1
    • each answer counts as three points1

Related Synonyms for counter