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Definitions of counter
  1. noun
    a return punch (especially by a boxer)

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  2. verb
    act in advance of; deal with ahead of time
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  3. adjective
    indicating opposition or resistance

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  4. noun
    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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  5. noun
    a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens

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  6. noun
    a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers

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  7. noun
    a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
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  8. noun
    a person who counts things
  9. noun
    (computer science) a register whose contents go through a regular series of states (usually states indicating consecutive integers)
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  10. 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
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  11. verb
    speak in response
    "He countered with some very persuasive arguments"
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  12. noun
    table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
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Examples of counter
  • "a counter may be used to stiffen the material around the heel and to give support to the foot"
  • "He countered with some very persuasive arguments"
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