counter

US /ˈkaʊn.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈkaʊn.t̬ɚ/
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1.

a long flat-topped fixture in a shop or bank at which customers are served.

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The cashier stood behind the counter.
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Please place your order at the counter.
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bardesktable
2.

a device used for counting things.

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The turnstile has a built-in counter to track visitors.
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She used a hand counter to tally the votes.
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meterregistertally
1.

speak or act in opposition to.

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He tried to counter her arguments with facts.
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The company decided to counter the hostile takeover bid.
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opposeresistretaliaterespondreact
1.

in opposition to; contrary to.

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His actions were counter to his stated beliefs.
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The decision was counter to the advice of the experts.
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contraryoppositeopposed
1.

in an opposite direction to; in opposition to.

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He ran counter to the flow of traffic.
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The new policy went counter to established traditions.
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againstopposite tocontrary to
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over the counter