Synonyms for counter
- noun
- adjective
Most common
replication rejoinder bench top measure word hit counter tabulator
Synonyms by meaning
Noun
2. Bench — in a kitchen, a surface, often built into the wall and above a cabinet, designed to be used for food…
4. Parry
Other
Adjective
antagonistic, opposite, opposed, contrary, negative, converse, adverse, contrasted, contrariwise formal
Definitions
- n. 1
In a kitchen, a surface, often built into the wall and above a cabinet, designed to be used for food preparation.
- n. 2
One who counts.
He's only 16 months, but is already a good counter – he can count to 100.
- n. 3
A reckoner; someone who collects data by counting; an enumerator.
- adj. 1
Contrary or opposing
His carrying a knife was counter to my plan.
Related words
Forms
- Plural
- counters → returns, retorts, ripostes, responds…
Example sentences
- rejoinder "You're another" is a hallowed rejoinder to playground taunts.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| counter | steady | |
| replication | rising | |
| rejoinder | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- reply2, bench1, parry2
- 6 letters
- return2, buffet2, retort2
- 7 letters
- respond2, opposed2, adverse2, riposte2
- 8 letters
- negative3, opposite3, contrary3, comeback2, converse2
- 9 letters
- sideboard, rejoinder3, tabulator
- 10 letters
- calculator4, contrasted3
- 11 letters
- replication4
- 12 letters
- antagonistic5, contrariwise
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (reply2 = 2 syllables).