Noun
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a return punch (especially by a boxer)
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a piece of leather forming the back of a shoe or boot
"a counter may be used to stiffen the material around the heel and to give support to the foot"
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(computer science) a register whose contents go through a regular series of states (usually states indicating consecutive integers)
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a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
"it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher"
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a person who counts things
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a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room
has shelves and drawers
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a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens
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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
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table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
Verb
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act in advance of
deal with ahead of time
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speak in response
"He countered with some very persuasive arguments"
Adjective
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indicating opposition or resistance
Adverb
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in the opposite direction
"run counter"