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Coun·ter-
Note: [See Counter, adv. ] A prefix meaning contrary, opposite, in opposition; as, counteract, counterbalance, countercheck. See Counter, adv. & a.
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counter
adj : indicating opposition or resistance [syn: antagonistic]
n 1: table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business
is transacted
2: game equipment used in various card or board games
3: a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times
something happens [syn: tabulator]
4: a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining
room; has shelves and drawers [syn: buffet, sideboard]
5: a person who counts things
6: a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or
critical one); "it brought a sharp rejoinder from the
teacher" [syn: rejoinder, retort, return, riposte,
replication, comeback]
7: (computer science) a register whose contents go through a
regular series of states (usually states indicating
consecutive integers)
8: the piece of leather that fits the heel [syn: heel]
9: a piece of leather forming the back of a shoe
10: a return punch (especially by a boxer) [syn: counterpunch,
parry]
adv : in the opposite direction; "run counter"
v 1: speak in response; "He countered with some very persuasive
arguments"
2: act in advance of; deal with ahead of time [syn: anticipate,
foresee, forestall]