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/ˈkaʊntə/
US
/ˈkaʊntər/
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counter
noun
counters
pl
UK
/ˈkaʊntə/
US
/ˈkaʊntər/
прилавок
She placed the groceries on the counter.
Она положила продукты на прилавок.
счетчик
The electricity counter needs to be checked monthly.
Электрический счетчик нужно проверять ежемесячно.
противовес
The new policy acts as a counter to the previous regulations.
Новая политика действует как противовес предыдущим правилам.
Synonyms
opponent
rival
contradiction
response
rebuttal
counterpart
antithesis
counter
verb
countered
Past Simple
countered
Past Participle
countering
Gerund
UK
/ˈkaʊn.tə/
US
/ˈkaʊn.tɚ/
противодействовать
The government took measures to counter the economic crisis.
Правительство приняло меры, чтобы противодействовать экономическому кризису.
возражать
She countered his argument with new evidence.
Она возразила на его аргумент новыми доказательствами.
отвечать
He countered with a quick response.
Он ответил быстрым ответом.
Additional translations
парировать
Synonyms
oppose
contradict
counteract
refute
dispute
offset
balance
counter
adjective
more counter
Comp.
most counter
Super.
UK
/ˈkaʊn.tə/
US
/ˈkaʊn.tɚ/
противоположный
His counter argument was very convincing.
Его противоположный аргумент был очень убедительным.
контр
The counter attack was swift and unexpected.
Контр атака была быстрой и неожиданной.
Additional translations
обратный
противодействующий
Synonyms
opposing
contrary
opposite
antithetical
contradictory
conflicting
contravening
adverse
counter
adverb
counter
preposition
Primarily used in the fixed phrase "counter to" meaning "contrary to; against".
Definitions
counter
noun
A long flat surface over which business is conducted in a store, bank, or similar establishment.
She placed her groceries on the counter for the cashier to scan.
A person or device that counts.
The counter recorded the number of visitors entering the museum.
A flat work surface, especially in a kitchen, used for preparing food or placing items.
She chopped vegetables on the kitchen counter before putting them in the pot.
A small disc used in board games to represent a player's position or score.
He moved his counter three spaces forward on the board.
An act, argument, or measure that opposes or offsets another.
As a counter to rising costs, the company implemented strict budget controls.
The stiff part of a shoe or boot that surrounds and supports the heel.
The leather counter kept the back of the boot firm and comfortable.
counter
verb
To oppose or respond to something with an opposing action or argument.
She countered his argument with evidence from recent studies.
To make a move in response to an opponent's move in a game or sport.
He countered with a defensive strategy that surprised his opponent.
counter
adjective
Opposing or acting in opposition to something.
The counter argument presented by the lawyer was compelling and well-researched.
Contrary or opposite in direction or position.
The counter movement of the dancers added a dynamic element to the performance.
counter
adverb
In an opposite or contrary direction; in opposition.
Their proposal runs counter to our long-term strategy.
counter
preposition
Contrary to; against.
His actions were counter to company policy.
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