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इंग्रजी

counter

gb/kˈaʊntɚ/ us/kˈaʊntɚ/
A2 इंग्रजी
~ 2300
अर्थ
० अर्थ
नाम A2 entity
1

Flat surface for work or service

A long, flat table-like area where you work, serve food, or show things for sale.

वापर नमुना: [someone] stands at the counter
सामान्य चूक:
Learners sometimes confuse 'counter' with 'table'; a counter is often fixed and used for work or service, not general dining.
समानार्थी शब्द
bar (Often used in places serving drinks; may be narrower in meaning.) | bench (Used in Australian/British English for kitchen surfaces.)
सहप्रयोग
kitchen counter |across the counter |behind the counter |shop counter
विषय
daily life |food |shopping |daily_life |food_drink |business
उदाहरणे
  • She placed her groceries on the counter.
  • The bartender wiped down the counter before serving the next customer.
  • He leaned across the counter to speak to the cashier.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • I put the bread on the counter.
  • The man is standing at the counter.
  • She works behind the counter in a cafe.
क्रियापद B2 action
2

Respond to oppose or reduce effect

To do something or say something to stop or reduce another action or opinion.

वापर नमुना: to counter [something]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners may confuse with 'encounter'; 'counter' here means act against, not meet.
समानार्थी शब्द
oppose (General term for resisting; may be stronger in tone.) | refute (Specifically means proving something wrong; more formal.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
support (Means to agree with or help instead of opposing.)
सहप्रयोग
counter an argument |counter a threat |counter criticism |counter a claim
विषय
discussion |conflict |strategy |communication |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • The government introduced measures to counter the rise in prices.
  • She quickly countered his criticism with evidence.
  • They deployed troops to counter the enemy advance.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • He spoke to counter her idea.
  • We must act to counter the danger.
  • She gave facts to counter his words.
नाम B1 entity
3

Device that counts things or events

A small machine that shows a number of times something happens or how many things there are.

समानार्थी शब्द
tally counter (Specifically refers to handheld manual devices for counting.)
सहप्रयोग
electric counter |click counter |water counter
विषय
technology |measurement |science
उदाहरणे
  • The website has a visitor counter at the bottom of the page.
  • The machine’s counter showed that 500 bottles had been filled.
  • He used a handheld counter to track people entering the hall.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • The counter shows 100 visitors.
  • I used a counter to count cars.
  • The machine has a counter for bottles.
adjective B2 property
4

Opposing or reversing an action

Doing the opposite of something else or working against it.

समानार्थी शब्द
opposing (General term for being against something.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
supportive (Means giving help or approval instead of opposing.)
सहप्रयोग
counter attack |counter measure |counter proposal
विषय
conflict |strategy |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • They launched a counter attack at dawn.
  • The company made a counter offer during negotiations.
  • Counter measures were taken to prevent further damage.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • The army made a counter attack.
  • We gave a counter offer for the house.
  • They planned counter measures against the virus.
नाम technical C1 entity
5

Raised shoe part supporting heel

The hard part at the back of a shoe that holds your heel in place.

विषय
clothing
उदाहरणे
  • The shoe’s counter provides extra support for walking.
  • A damaged heel counter can cause discomfort.
  • High-quality boots have reinforced counters.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • The shoe has a strong counter.
  • My heel rests on the shoe’s counter.
  • A broken counter makes walking hard.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोशातील रूप
counter
IPA
GB/kˈaʊntɚ/
US/kˈaʊntɚ/
अक्षरविभाग आणि जोर
counter (१ अक्षरखंड)
Stress on 1st syllable (counter)
शब्दरूपे
Adjective
  • Base: counter
Noun
  • Base: counter
  • Plural: counters
Verb
  • Base: counter
  • 3rd Person Singular: counters
  • Present Participle: countering
  • Past: countered
संबंधित शब्द
Forms
counters noun countering verb countered verb
Related words
countertop noun
वाक्प्रचार

counter argument

1
/kˈaʊntɚ ˈɑɹɡjəmənt/
fixed phrase

Opposing argument in discussion

A reason you give to show another idea is wrong.

उदाहरणे
  • Her main counter argument was that the data was outdated.
  • He listened carefully before giving his counter argument.

counter attack

1
/kˈaʊntɚ ətˈæk/
fixed phrase

Attack made in response to another attack

An attack done after someone attacks you first.

उदाहरणे
  • They launched a strong counter attack after losing ground.
  • The team scored two goals in a quick counter attack.

go to the counter

1
/ɡˈoʊ tə ðə kˈaʊntɚ/
fixed phrase

Move toward service surface

Walk to where you pay or get served in a shop or cafe.

उदाहरणे
  • Please go to the counter to pay for your meal.
  • Customers should go to the counter for assistance.

over the counter

1
/ˈoʊvɚ ðə kˈaʊntɚ/
fixed phrase

Sold without prescription

You can buy it without a doctor's note.

उदाहरणे
  • You can buy this medicine over the counter.
  • Most vitamins are sold over the counter at pharmacies.
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