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

ruОписывает нечто противоположное или противоречащее чему-либо другому; также используется для обозначения поверхности или лица, отвечающего особым образом.esDescribe algo opuesto o que contradice otra cosa; también se usa para referirse a una superficie de trabajo o a una persona que responde de manera especial.frDécrit quelque chose d'opposé ou de contradictoire à autre chose ; s'emploie aussi pour une surface ou une personne qui répond d'une manière particulière.deBeschreibt etwas, das einer anderen Sache entgegengesetzt oder zuwiderlaufend ist; bezeichnet auch eine Fläche, ein Theken- oder Gegenstück, das in besonderer Weise antwortet oder entgegenwirkt.ptDescreve algo oposto ou contrário a outra coisa; também indica uma superfície, balcão ou algo que responde ou reage de determinada maneira.zh表示相反、对立或对抗的意思，如反对、反击、抵制；也指柜台、工作台或计数的计数器。arيصف شيئًا معاكسًا أو مناقضًا لشيء آخر؛ ويُستخدم أيضًا للإشارة إلى سطح أو وجه يستجيب بطريقة معينة.

1. Opposite or contrary B2 formal

   Acting in opposition to something; opposing.

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

   ruПротивоположныйescontrario, opuestofropposé, contrairedeGegen-ptContráriozh相反的arمُضادّ

   Synonyms: adverseantagonisticantitheticalconflictingcontraryopposingopposite

   Antonyms: consistentsupportive

2. Counterfeit or fake B2 formal

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

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

   ruПоддельныйesfalsificadofrContrefait ou fauxdeGefälschtptFalsozh假冒的arمُزيَّف

   Synonyms: boguscounterfeitfakefalsefeignedforgedfraudulentimitationmockphonypretendpseudoshamsimulatedspurious

   Antonyms: authenticgenuinelegitimatereal

• more counter comparative form
• most counter superlative form

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.

ruНаречие, означающее «в противоположном направлении» или «против обычного пути». Часто используется с глаголами, такими как «двигаться» или «бежать», для указания на противодействие или обратное действие.esAdverbio que significa «en la dirección opuesta» o «en contra del camino habitual». Se usa a menudo con verbos como «moverse» o «correr» para indicar oposición o una acción contraria.frAdverbe signifiant « dans la direction opposée » ou « à l'encontre du chemin habituel ». Souvent utilisé avec des verbes comme « aller » ou « courir » pour indiquer une opposition ou une action inverse.deAdverb, 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.ptAdvérbio que indica movimento ou ação em direção oposta, contrária ao sentido normal ou esperado. Usado com verbos como 'mover' ou 'correr' para expressar oposição ou ação contrária.zh副词，表示“朝相反方向”或“逆着通常的路线”。常用于与“移动”“跑”等动词搭配，表示相反或对抗的动作。arظرف يعني «في الاتجاه المعاكس» أو «عكس المسار المعتاد»، ويُستعمل غالبًا مع أفعال مثل «يتحرك» أو «يجري» للدلالة على المقاومة أو الفعل العكسي.

1. In opposition or contrary B2 formal

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

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

   ruВопрекиesen contra, de manera opuestafrà l'encontre, en oppositiondeEntgegenptContrariamentezh相反地arعلى العكس

   Synonyms: adverselyagainstcontrarilycontrariwiseoppositely

   Antonyms: alongconformablywith

• more counter comparative form
• most counter superlative form

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

ruСуществительное, обозначающее длинную плоскую поверхность в магазине, на кухне или в другом заведении, где происходят транзакции, приготовление пищи или другие действия.esSustantivo que designa una superficie larga y plana en una tienda, cocina u otro establecimiento donde se realizan transacciones, se prepara comida o se llevan a cabo otras actividades.frNom désignant une longue surface plane dans un magasin, une cuisine ou un autre établissement, où se déroulent des transactions, la préparation de nourriture ou d'autres activités.deSubstantiv, 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.ptSubstantivo que designa uma superfície plana e comprida em lojas, cozinhas ou outros estabelecimentos, onde ocorrem transações, preparo de alimentos ou outras atividades. Também pode se referir ao móvel ou balcão usado para atendimento ao público.zh指商店、厨房或其他场所中长而平的台面，用于交易、烹饪或其他操作。arاسم يدل على سطح طويل مستوٍ في متجر أو مطبخ أو مكان آخر تُجرى عليه المعاملات أو يُعدّ فيه الطعام أو تُؤدى فيه أعمال أخرى.

1. Surface in a shop A2 formal

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

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

   ruПрилавокesmostradorfrcomptoirdeLadenthekeptBalcãozh柜台arمنضدة الخدمة

   Synonyms: barcheckoutdeskstand

2. Kitchen surface A2 formal

   A flat surface in a kitchen used for preparing food.

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

   ruСтолешницаesencimerafrplan de travail de cuisinedeArbeitsflächeptBancada de cozinhazh台面arسطح المطبخ

   Synonyms: benchcountertopwork surface

3. Counting device B1 formal

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

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

   ruСчётчикescontador (dispositivo o persona que cuenta)frdispositif de comptagedeZählgerätptContadorzh计数器arعدّاد

   Synonyms: enumeratortally

4. Game piece B1 formal

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

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

   ruФишкаesFicha de juegofrPion de jeudeSpielfigurptPeça de jogozh棋子arقِطْعة اللعب

   Synonyms: chipdiscmanmarkerpiecetoken

• counters plural form
• counters' possessive plural form
• counter's possessive singular form

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.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по ответу на аргумент, атаку или утверждение противоположным, или движения в противоположном направлении.esVerbo que denota la acción de responder a un argumento, ataque o afirmación con algo opuesto, o de moverse en dirección contraria.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de répondre à un argument, une attaque ou une affirmation par une position opposée, ou de se déplacer dans la direction opposée.deVerb, 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.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de responder a um argumento, ataque ou afirmação com algo oposto, ou de se mover em direção contrária.zh表示对论点、攻击或说法作出相反回应，或朝相反方向移动。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على الرد على حجة أو هجوم أو قول بما يخالفه أو يعارضه، أو التحرك في الاتجاه المعاكس.

1. Oppose or refute B2 formal

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

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

   ruВозразитьesContrarrestar u oponersefrContrer, répondre àdeEntgegnenptContrapor-sezh反驳arيعارض

   Synonyms: answercontestcontradictoffsetopposeparryrebutrefuterespond

   Antonyms: acceptagreeconcedeendorsesupport

2. Counteract or neutralize B2 formal

   To act in opposition to something to reduce its effect.

   • 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.

   ruПротиводействоватьesContrarrestar o neutralizarfrContrecarrer, neutraliserdeEntgegenwirkenptContrapor-sezh抵制arالتصدي للشيء أو إبطال مفعوله

   Synonyms: combatcontradictcounteractneutralizeoffsetopposeredressresistthwart

• countered past participle
• countered past simple
• countering present participle
• counters third person singular