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• Описывает нечто противоположное или противоречащее чему-либо другому; также используется для обозначения поверхности или лица, отвечающего особым образом.

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.

   Противоположный

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

   Synonymsadverseantagonisticantitheticalconflictingcontraryopposingopposite

   Antonymsconsistentsupportive

2. Counterfeit or fakeB2formal

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

   Поддельный

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

   Synonymsboguscounterfeitfakefalsefeignedforgedfraudulentimitationmockphonypretendpseudoshamsimulatedspurious

   Antonymsauthenticgenuinelegitimatereal

• Наречие, означающее «в противоположном направлении» или «против обычного пути». Часто используется с глаголами, такими как «двигаться» или «бежать», для указания на противодействие или обратное действие.

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.

   Вопреки

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

   Synonymsadverselyagainstcontrarilycontrariwiseoppositely

   Antonymsalongconformablywith

• Существительное, обозначающее длинную плоскую поверхность в магазине, на кухне или в другом заведении, где происходят транзакции, приготовление пищи или другие действия.

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.

   Прилавок

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

   Synonymsbarcheckoutdeskstand

2. Kitchen surfaceA2formal

   A flat surface in a kitchen used for preparing food.

   Столешница

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

   Synonymsbenchcountertopwork surface

3. Counting deviceB1formal

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

   Счётчик

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

   Synonymsenumeratortally

4. Game pieceB1formal

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

   Фишка

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

   Synonymschipdiscmanmarkerpiecetoken

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по ответу на аргумент, атаку или утверждение противоположным, или движения в противоположном направлении.

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.

   Возразить

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

   Synonymsanswercontestcontradictoffsetopposeparryrebutrefuterespond

   Antonymsacceptagreeconcedeendorsesupport

2. Counteract or neutralizeB2formal

   To act in opposition to something to reduce its effect.

   Противодействовать

   • 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.

   Synonymscombatcontradictcounteractneutralizeoffsetopposeredressresistthwart