Meaning of the word countercurrent in English
What does countercurrent mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
countercurrent
US /ˈkaʊntərˌkɜːrənt/
UK /ˈkaʊntəˌkʌrənt/
Noun
1.
a current flowing in an opposite direction to another current
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The boat struggled against the strong countercurrent.
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There's a dangerous countercurrent near the shore.
2.
a conflicting tendency or movement
Example:
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There's a strong countercurrent of opinion against the new policy.
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He felt a countercurrent of doubt despite his initial confidence.
Adjective
flowing or moving in an opposite direction
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The river has a strong countercurrent flow.
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They observed a countercurrent movement of air in the atmosphere.