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counter
When used as a noun for a surface (like in a shop), it is common in British English to say "at the counter," while American English often uses "counter" or "checkout." As a verb, "counter" is often used in formal contexts, such as politics, law, or strategic games (like chess), to describe an action that cancels out another. When used as an adjective meaning "opposite," it frequently appears as a prefix in words like "counter-attack" or "counter-clockwise."
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Leo, please clear your gear off the kitchen counter. It's a total eyesore.
chill dad, i'm literally in the middle of a clutch.
Meanings
A long flat surface over which goods are sold or business is transacted.
"Please place your order at the counter."
A device or person that keeps a tally of something.
"The digital counter showed that 500 people had entered the building."
To speak or act in opposition to something; to neutralize an effect.
"The government took measures to counter the effects of inflation."