counter

US /ˈkaʊntɚ/

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UK /'kaʊntə(r)/

v.t.Transitive VerbTo say or do something in opposition or resistance

Anything I say, he will counter with a better idea

pref.PrefixBeing opposite or against something

Some people say that working very long hours is counter productive

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A point in a discussion that puts an opposite view

Our counter argument is that we did not know of the contract

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A narrow table top for serving/preparing food

Your cup is on the counter, waiting for you

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Person or device that adds the number of things

The cabin attendant clicked the counter to check all the passengers were on board the plane

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A token or flat piece used in games

She put a $10 counter on the betting table

v.t.Transitive VerbTo try to prevent, as by making a different point

She was able to counter her fears by thinking clearly

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like you are slingshotting around corners. When braking, get your weight back to counter
like you are slingshotting around corners. When braking, get your weight back to counter

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the principle that the ends justify the means, directly counter to the high-flown idealism
the principle that the ends justify the means, directly counter to the high-flown idealism

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counter this by saying that Mary Shelley's original Creator—God—did the same thing.
counter this by saying that Mary Shelley's original Creator—God—did the same thing.

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Turn the kitchen counter to a strip-club (Yeah, wow)
Turn the kitchen counter to a strip-club (Yeah, wow)

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After learning about the different types of coffee, I am going to choose and order a hot cup of coffee at the counter.
After learning about the different types of coffee, I am going to choose and order a hot cup of coffee at the counter.
Now I'm going to order a hot cup of coffee at the counter.
Now I'm going to order a hot cup of coffee at the counter.

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Take an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory agent as well.
Take an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory agent as well.

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Let it hang on the counter until it's amber colored.
Let it hang on the counter until it's amber colored.

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For others, this could look like a warning handed out at the return counter or being outright banned from returning at that retailer.
For others, this could look like a warning handed out at the return counter or being outright banned from returning at that retailer.
look like a warning handed out at the return counter or being
look like a warning handed out at the return counter or being