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• Beschreibt etwas, das einer anderen Sache entgegengesetzt oder zuwiderlaufend ist; bezeichnet auch eine Fläche, ein Theken- oder Gegenstück, das in besonderer Weise antwortet oder entgegenwirkt.

Describes something that is opposed or contrary to something else; also used to describe a surface or person that responds in a specific way.

1. Opposite or contraryB2formal

   Acting in opposition to something; opposing.

   Gegen-

   • The counter argument was presented by the defense.
   • She made a counter offer on the house.
   • His counter proposal was more reasonable.

   Synonymeadverseantagonisticantitheticalconflictingcontraryopposingopposite

   Antonymeconsistentsupportive

2. Counterfeit or fakeB2formal

   Made in imitation of something genuine with the intent to deceive.

   Gefälscht

   • They seized counter money at the border.
   • Counter drugs are dangerous to health.
   • The market was full of counter designer bags.

   Synonymeboguscounterfeitfakefalsefeignedforgedfraudulentimitationmockphonypretendpseudoshamsimulatedspurious

   Antonymeauthenticgenuinelegitimatereal

• Adverb, das eine entgegengesetzte Richtung oder ein Handeln gegen den üblichen Weg angibt; oft mit Verben wie „laufen“ oder „sich bewegen“ verwendet, um Widerstand oder eine Gegenbewegung auszudrücken.

An adverb meaning "in the opposite direction" or "against the usual way." It is often used with verbs like "move" or "run" to indicate opposition or reversal.

1. In opposition or contraryB2formal

   In a direction or manner that opposes or goes against something.

   Entgegen

   • His actions ran counter to his promises.
   • The new policy goes counter to our established traditions.
   • She argued counter to the majority opinion.

   Synonymeadverselyagainstcontrarilycontrariwiseoppositely

   Antonymealongconformablywith

• Substantiv, das eine lange, flache Oberfläche in einem Geschäft, einer Küche oder einem anderen Ort bezeichnet, an der Transaktionen, die Zubereitung von Speisen oder andere Tätigkeiten stattfinden.

A noun referring to a long, flat surface in a shop, kitchen, or other establishment where transactions, food preparation, or other activities take place.

1. A2formal

   A long flat surface in a shop, bank, or bar where customers are served.

   Ladentheke

   • She placed her items on the counter.
   • The cashier was standing behind the counter.
   • He leaned on the counter while waiting for his coffee.

   Synonymebarcheckoutdeskstand

2. Kitchen surfaceA2formal

   A flat surface in a kitchen used for preparing food.

   Arbeitsfläche

   • She chopped the vegetables on the kitchen counter.
   • The counter was covered with flour and dough.
   • He wiped the counter clean after cooking.

   Synonymebenchcountertopwork surface

3. Counting deviceB1formal

   A device or person that counts something, such as votes or items.

   Zählgerät

   • The vote counter tallied the results.
   • A Geiger counter measures radiation levels.
   • The machine has a counter that tracks the number of products made.

   Synonymeenumeratortally

4. Game pieceB1formal

   A small object used in board games to represent a player's position.

   Spielfigur

   • He moved his counter forward three spaces.
   • The game includes six colored counters.
   • She placed her counter on the start square.

   Synonymechipdiscmanmarkerpiecetoken

• Verb, das eine Handlung bezeichnet, mit der man auf ein Argument, einen Angriff oder eine Behauptung mit dem Gegenteil reagiert oder sich in die entgegengesetzte Richtung bewegt.

A verb used to indicate the act of responding to an argument, attack, or statement with an opposing one, or to move in an opposite direction.

1. Oppose or refuteB2formal

   To respond to an argument, action, or proposal by saying or doing something opposite.

   Entgegnen

   • She countered his argument with strong evidence.
   • The government countered the opposition's claims.
   • He countered the attack with a swift defense.

   Synonymeanswercontestcontradictoffsetopposeparryrebutrefuterespond

   Antonymeacceptagreeconcedeendorsesupport

2. Counteract or neutralizeB2formal

   To act in opposition to something to reduce its effect.

   Entgegenwirken

   • This medicine counters the effects of the poison.
   • They countered the economic downturn with new policies.
   • Exercise counters the negative effects of a sedentary lifestyle.

   Synonymecombatcontradictcounteractneutralizeoffsetopposeredressresistthwart