Read the dictionary definition of counter. All definitions for this word.
1. a return punch (especially by a boxer)
2. a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers
3. table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
4. a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens
5. a piece of leather forming the back of a shoe or boot
1. a counter may be used to stiffen the material around the heel and to give support to the foot
6. game equipment (as a piece of wood, plastic, or ivory) used for keeping a count or reserving a space in various card or board games
7. (computer science) a register whose contents go through a regular series of states (usually states indicating consecutive integers)
8. a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
1. it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher
9. a person who counts things
10. speak in response
1. He countered with some very persuasive arguments
11. act in advance of; deal with ahead of time
12. indicating opposition or resistance
13. in the opposite direction
1. run counter
