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▸ noun: table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
▸ noun: a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens
▸ noun: a piece of leather forming the back of a shoe
▸ noun: game equipment used in various card or board games
▸ noun: the piece of leather that fits the heel
▸ noun: (computer science) a register whose contents go through a regular series of states (usually states indicating consecutive integers)
▸ noun: a person who counts things
▸ noun: a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers
▸ noun: a return punch (especially by a boxer)
▸ noun: a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
▸ verb: speak in response ("He countered with some very persuasive arguments")
▸ verb: act in advance of; deal with ahead of time
▸ adjective: indicating opposition or resistance
▸ adverb: in the opposite direction ("Run counter")
▸ name: A surname (very rare: popularity rank in the U.S.: #24796)
▸ Also see counters
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▸ noun: table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
▸ noun: a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens
▸ noun: a piece of leather forming the back of a shoe
▸ noun: game equipment used in various card or board games
▸ noun: the piece of leather that fits the heel
▸ noun: (computer science) a register whose contents go through a regular series of states (usually states indicating consecutive integers)
▸ noun: a person who counts things
▸ noun: a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers
▸ noun: a return punch (especially by a boxer)
▸ noun: a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
▸ verb: speak in response ("He countered with some very persuasive arguments")
▸ verb: act in advance of; deal with ahead of time
▸ adjective: indicating opposition or resistance
▸ adverb: in the opposite direction ("Run counter")
▸ name: A surname (very rare: popularity rank in the U.S.: #24796)
▸ Also see counters
▸ Word origin
▸ Words similar to counter
▸ Usage examples for counter
▸ Idioms related to counter (New!)
▸ Popular adjectives describing counter
▸ Popular nouns described by counter
▸ Words that often appear near counter
▸ Rhymes of counter
▸ Invented words related to counter