Definition of counter

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  • counter is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
  • counter is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
  • counter is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12

Definition of counter

  • a return punch (especially by a boxer) (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. counterpunch
    2. parry
  • act in advance of; deal with ahead of time (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. anticipate
    2. foresee
    3. forestall
  • indicating opposition or resistance (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. antagonistic
  • a piece of leather forming the back of a shoe or boot (noun)

    Examples

    1. a counter may be used to stiffen the material around the heel and to give support to the foot

    Synonyms

    1. heel counter
  • a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. tabulator
  • a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. buffet
    2. sideboard
  • a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one) (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. comeback
    2. rejoinder
    3. replication
    4. retort
    5. return
    6. riposte
  • a person who counts things (noun)
  • (computer science) a register whose contents go through a regular series of states (usually states indicating consecutive integers) (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)
  • speak in response (verb)

    Examples

    1. He countered with some very persuasive arguments
  • table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted (noun)

See definition of counter in Merriam Webster