Meaning of 'counter'

adverb

in the opposite direction

Example: "run counter"

adjective

indicating opposition or resistance

Synonyms: antagonistic

noun

a return punch (especially by a boxer)

Synonyms: counterpunch

noun

a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room

Synonyms: buffet sideboard

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

Synonyms: tabulator

noun

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: heel counter

noun

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

noun

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."

noun

a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)

Synonyms: return

noun

a person who counts things

verb

to speak in response

Example: "I countered with some very persuasive arguments."

verb

to act in advance of

Synonyms: anticipate foresee forestall