ஆங்கிலம்

counter

gb/kˈaʊntɚ/ us/kˈaʊntɚ/
A2 ஆங்கிலம்
~ 2300
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பெயர்ச்சொல் 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.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [someone] stands at the counter
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'counter' with 'table'; a counter is often fixed and used for work or service, not general dining.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
bar (Often used in places serving drinks; may be narrower in meaning.) | bench (Used in Australian/British English for kitchen surfaces.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
kitchen counter |across the counter |behind the counter |shop counter
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life |food |shopping |daily_life |food_drink |business
உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • I put the bread on the counter.
  • The man is standing at the counter.
  • She works behind the counter in a cafe.
வினைச்சொல் B2 action
2

Respond to oppose or reduce effect

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

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: to counter [something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may confuse with 'encounter'; 'counter' here means act against, not meet.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
oppose (General term for resisting; may be stronger in tone.) | refute (Specifically means proving something wrong; more formal.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
support (Means to agree with or help instead of opposing.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
counter an argument |counter a threat |counter criticism |counter a claim
கருப்பொருள்கள்
discussion |conflict |strategy |communication |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • He spoke to counter her idea.
  • We must act to counter the danger.
  • She gave facts to counter his words.
பெயர்ச்சொல் 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.

இணைச்சொற்கள்
tally counter (Specifically refers to handheld manual devices for counting.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
electric counter |click counter |water counter
கருப்பொருள்கள்
technology |measurement |science
உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

இணைச்சொற்கள்
opposing (General term for being against something.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
supportive (Means giving help or approval instead of opposing.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
counter attack |counter measure |counter proposal
கருப்பொருள்கள்
conflict |strategy |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • They launched a counter attack at dawn.
  • The company made a counter offer during negotiations.
  • Counter measures were taken to prevent further damage.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • The army made a counter attack.
  • We gave a counter offer for the house.
  • They planned counter measures against the virus.
பெயர்ச்சொல் technical C1 entity
5

Raised shoe part supporting heel

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

கருப்பொருள்கள்
clothing
உதாரணங்கள்
  • The shoe’s counter provides extra support for walking.
  • A damaged heel counter can cause discomfort.
  • High-quality boots have reinforced counters.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • The shoe has a strong counter.
  • My heel rests on the shoe’s counter.
  • A broken counter makes walking hard.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
counter
IPA
GB/kˈaʊntɚ/
US/kˈaʊntɚ/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
counter (1 அசை)
Stress on 1st syllable (counter)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Adjective
  • Base: counter
Noun
  • Base: counter
  • Plural: counters
Verb
  • Base: counter
  • 3rd Person Singular: counters
  • Present Participle: countering
  • Past: countered
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
counters noun countering verb countered verb
Related words
countertop noun
சொற்றொடர்கள்

counter argument

1
/kˈaʊntɚ ˈɑɹɡjəmənt/
fixed phrase

Opposing argument in discussion

A reason you give to show another idea is wrong.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

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

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