COUNTER
(noun, adverb, adj.sat, verb, adj.)
There are 14 meanings of the word
Counter.
Definitions
How to pronounce counter:
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Counter - as a noun
Table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
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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
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A calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens
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A piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers
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A person who counts things
A quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
Example: "It brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher"
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(computer science) a register whose contents go through a regular series of states (usually states indicating consecutive integers)
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"
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Counter - as an adverb
In the opposite direction
Example: "Run counter"
Counter - as an adjective satellite
Counter - as a verb
Speak in response
Example: "He countered with some very persuasive arguments"
Counter - as an adjective
Contrary or opposing
Example: "His carrying a knife was counter to my plan."
Example Sentences
"She put the groceries on the kitchen counter."
"The bartender wiped the counter with a clean towel."
"I need to go to the counter to buy a train ticket."
"The teacher stood behind the counter and took attendance."
"The pharmacy has a counter where they fill prescriptions."
Word Game Points
Is COUNTER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, counter is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
COUNTER has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is COUNTER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, counter is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCOUNTER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is COUNTER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, counter is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCOUNTER has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.