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ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ

counter

gb/kˈaʊntɚ/ us/kˈaʊntɚ/
A2 ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 2300
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
ਨਾਂਵ 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.

ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ: [someone] stands at the counter
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'counter' with 'table'; a counter is often fixed and used for work or service, not general dining.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
bar (Often used in places serving drinks; may be narrower in meaning.) | bench (Used in Australian/British English for kitchen surfaces.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
kitchen counter |across the counter |behind the counter |shop counter
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
daily life |food |shopping |daily_life |food_drink |business
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • I put the bread on the counter.
  • The man is standing at the counter.
  • She works behind the counter in a cafe.
ਕਿਰਿਆ B2 action
2

Respond to oppose or reduce effect

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

ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ: to counter [something]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may confuse with 'encounter'; 'counter' here means act against, not meet.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
oppose (General term for resisting; may be stronger in tone.) | refute (Specifically means proving something wrong; more formal.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
support (Means to agree with or help instead of opposing.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
counter an argument |counter a threat |counter criticism |counter a claim
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
discussion |conflict |strategy |communication |core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • He spoke to counter her idea.
  • We must act to counter the danger.
  • She gave facts to counter his words.
ਨਾਂਵ 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.

ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
tally counter (Specifically refers to handheld manual devices for counting.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
electric counter |click counter |water counter
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
technology |measurement |science
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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.

ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
opposing (General term for being against something.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
supportive (Means giving help or approval instead of opposing.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
counter attack |counter measure |counter proposal
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
conflict |strategy |core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • They launched a counter attack at dawn.
  • The company made a counter offer during negotiations.
  • Counter measures were taken to prevent further damage.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • The army made a counter attack.
  • We gave a counter offer for the house.
  • They planned counter measures against the virus.
ਨਾਂਵ technical C1 entity
5

Raised shoe part supporting heel

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

ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
clothing
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • The shoe’s counter provides extra support for walking.
  • A damaged heel counter can cause discomfort.
  • High-quality boots have reinforced counters.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • The shoe has a strong counter.
  • My heel rests on the shoe’s counter.
  • A broken counter makes walking hard.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
counter
IPA
GB/kˈaʊntɚ/
US/kˈaʊntɚ/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
counter (1 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (counter)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Adjective
  • Base: counter
Noun
  • Base: counter
  • Plural: counters
Verb
  • Base: counter
  • 3rd Person Singular: counters
  • Present Participle: countering
  • Past: countered
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
Forms
counters noun countering verb countered verb
Related words
countertop noun
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ

counter argument

1
/kˈaʊntɚ ˈɑɹɡjəmənt/
fixed phrase

Opposing argument in discussion

A reason you give to show another idea is wrong.

ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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.

ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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.

ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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.

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