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COUNTERS

(noun, adverb, adj.sat, verb)
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Definitions

There are 13 meanings of the word Counters.

Counters - as a noun

Table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
table7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
game equipment
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tabulator11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
calculating machinecalculator14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
buffet14sideboard13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
article of furniturefurniture12piece of furniture
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
comeback20rejoinder17replication15retort6return6riposte9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
reply10response10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(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"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
heel counter

A return punch (especially by a boxer)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
counterpunch21parry10

Counters - as an adverb

In the opposite direction

Example: "Run counter"

Counters - as an adjective satellite

Indicating opposition or resistance

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
antagonistic15

Counters - as a verb

Speak in response

Example: "He countered with some very persuasive arguments"

Act in advance of; deal with ahead of time

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
anticipate14foresee10forestall12

Example Sentences

"She placed the groceries on the kitchen counters."
"There are multiple counters at the airport for checking in passengers."
"The store had a wide variety of cash registers and counters."
"The counters in the laboratory were filled with glassware and equipment."
"The pawnshop owner always kept a close eye on the jewelry counters."
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Word Game Points

Is COUNTERS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, counters is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

COUNTERS has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is COUNTERS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, counters is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
COUNTERS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is COUNTERS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, counters is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
COUNTERS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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