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Counter Definition & Meaning

1. A flat surface on which goods or services are sold or displayed.

Example: The bakery had a large counter filled with freshly baked bread and pastries.

2. A device used to count or keep track of something.

Example: The cashier used a counter to keep track of the number of customers who entered the store.

3. A person or thing that opposes or acts against something.

Example: The opposition party was a counter to the ruling party's policies.

4. A long, flat piece of furniture used for preparing food or eating.

Example: The kitchen had a large counter where the family would gather for meals.

5. A defensive move in a sport, such as boxing or fencing, in which one player blocks or parries an opponent's attack.

Example: The boxer used a counter to deflect his opponent's punch and land a blow of his own.

Examples of the word counter used in sentences.

  • Can you please pass me the salt from the counter? It's too far from here.
  • The chef chopped the vegetables on the counter before putting them into the pot.
  • It's important to wipe the kitchen counter clean after cooking to prevent bacteria growth.
  • The cashier was standing behind the counter and waiting for customers to come.
  • The customer returned the defective item to the store's counter and asked for a refund.
  • The customer complained that the price at the counter was higher than what was advertised.
  • Can you please go to the counter and purchase some stamps for me?
  • My grandmother always kept a jar of candy on the counter for visitors.
  • The bartender had to clean the counter before she could serve any more drinks.
  • The medicine is kept in a locked cabinet behind the pharmacy counter.
  • His arguments were strong, but I was able to counter them with solid evidence.
  • She quickly reached for the counter when she realized she was about to drop her coffee.
  • The store was having a sale, so there was a long line at the checkout counter.
  • The pharmacist recommended an over-the-counter medication for her cold symptoms.
  • I put my phone on the kitchen counter while I was cooking dinner.
  • The government has implemented measures to counter the spread of the pandemic.
  • The teacher used a whiteboard to keep a tally of the number of times each student raised their hand, in order to encourage participation and counter any potential shyness or reluctance to speak up in class.
  • The cashier at the counter was very helpful in answering my questions about the different types of coffee available.
  • The athlete's intense training regimen was created to help him build up his stamina and counter his opponents' strategies.
  • The company installed additional security measures at the entrance to counter any potential threats from outsiders.
  • The chef used a digital kitchen scale to carefully measure out the ingredients for the recipe on the counter.
  • The store implemented a new automated checkout counter to reduce waiting times for customers.
  • The teacher provided a counter argument to challenge the student's perspective on the issue being discussed in class.
  • The government's counter terrorism strategies have been effective in preventing major attacks.
  • The athlete's quick reflexes helped her counter her opponent's moves during the match.
  • Despite the counter arguments presented, the majority of scientists believe in the existence of climate change.
  • The chef used the marble counter to prepare the elaborate five-course meal.
  • The actor's powerful monologue served as a counter to the light-hearted tone of the play.
  • The team implemented a new strategy to counter the opponent's defense during the game.
  • The store installed a new digital counter to keep track of foot traffic and customer flow.
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