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How to pronounce counter
Say it like this: /ˈkaʊn.tɚ/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does counter mean?
nounOne who counts.
“He's only 16 months, but is already a good counter – he can count to 100.”
A reckoner; someone who collects data by counting; an enumerator.
An object (now especially a small disc) used in counting or keeping count, or as a marker in games, etc.
“He rolled a six on the dice, so moved his counter forward six spaces.”
advContrary, in opposition; in an opposite direction.
“running counter to all the rules of virtue”
In the wrong way; contrary to the right course.
“a hound that runs counter”
verbTo contradict, oppose.
To return a blow while receiving one, as in boxing.
“His left hand countered provokingly.”
To take action in response to; to respond.
adjContrary or opposing
“His carrying a knife was counter to my plan.”
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