counter
definition: in the opposite direction
example: run counter
speech part: adverb
synonyms:
definition: indicating opposition or resistance
example:
speech part: adjective
synonyms:
antagonistic
definition: a return punch (especially by a boxer)
example:
speech part: noun
synonyms:
counterpunch
definition: a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room
example:
speech part: noun
definition: table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
example:
speech part: noun
synonyms:
definition: a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens
example:
speech part: noun
synonyms:
tabulator
definition: a piece of leather forming the back of a shoe or boot
example: a counter may be used to stiffen the material around the heel and to give support to the foot
speech part: noun
synonyms:
heel counter
definition: 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
example:
speech part: noun
synonyms:
definition: a computer register whose contents go through a regular series of states, usually states indicating consecutive integers
example: I put a counter in my code to stop printing at ten lines.
speech part: noun
synonyms:
definition: a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
example:
speech part: noun
synonyms:
return
definition: a person who counts things
example:
speech part: noun
synonyms:
definition: to speak in response
example: I countered with some very persuasive arguments.
speech part: verb
synonyms:
definition: to act in advance of
example:
speech part: verb