1. a flat surface in a kitchen or store where work is done or goods are displayed
2. a person who counts things
3. a device used for counting

1. to act against or oppose something
2. to respond to an attack or criticism

1. opposite or contrary to something

1. in the opposite direction or manner

Examples

• She placed the groceries on the kitchen counter.
• The vote counter tallied the ballots carefully.
• He used a digital counter to track his steps.
• Move your counter three spaces forward in the game.
• The lawyer tried to counter the prosecutor’s argument.
• She countered his criticism with facts.
• His counter proposal was rejected by the committee.
• The wheel spun counter to the normal direction.