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counter

/ˈkaʊntə/
Meanings
  • noun

    A structure or device used to make calculations or keep a record of numbers.

  • verb

    The action or an act of counting.

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈkaʊntə/



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  2. /ˈkaʊntə/



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Synonyms

adverse , antagonistic , contrasted , opposed , opposite
Rhymes
Words rhyming with counter
mounter , dounter , counterpane , rounter
Homophones
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  1. Counter (English) : A person or thing that opposes or is used in opposition.

  2. Counter (English) : A place where goods are sold or where transactions are carried out.

Variants
List of all variants of counter that leads to same result
counter , counters , over the counter , under the counter , countered , countering , counter- , counter check , counter checks , counter-state , counter-style
Forms
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counterfeit, counterclockwise, counterintuitive

Etymology
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From Old French contre 'against' + Old French compter 'count'.

Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the world's largest mechanical calculator is the Charles X Charles XCIV Analytical Engine, which was built in 1782?

  2. The word 'counter' appears 37 times in Shakespeare's works.

Related Concepts
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  1. Calculator: An electronic device used to perform calculations.

  2. Accounting: The process of recording, classifying, and summarizing financial transactions.

Culture
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In literature, the counter has been used metaphorically to represent various concepts such as opposition, balance, and progress. In art, it can be found in various forms, including still life paintings of kitchen counters and abstract sculptures of geometric shapes.

How to Memorize "counter"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a scale with numbers on it, or a person counting objects one by one.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the action of counting or a place where calculations are made.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the phrase 'Count on me' to remember the definition.

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