"counter" meaning in English

See counter in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈkaʊntɚ/ [US], /ˈkaʊntə/ [UK] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-counter.wav [UK] Forms: counter [singular], counters [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A counter is a flat surface to work on, often in a kitchen.
    Sense id: simple-counter-en-noun-gO8pvnWW
  2. A counter is a small coin-shaped object, often used in games.
    Sense id: simple-counter-en-noun-O6e4~vqI
  3. A counter is someone who counts.
    Sense id: simple-counter-en-noun-6B5klmqz

Preposition

IPA: /ˈkaʊntɚ/ [US], /ˈkaʊntə/ [UK] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-counter.wav [UK] Forms: counter
Head templates: {{preposition}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If x is counter to y, it is against y.
    Sense id: simple-counter-en-prep-KX6TiEOa
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      "tags": [
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    },
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      "tags": [
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      ]
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    },
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    }
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      ]
    },
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      ]
    },
    {
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      ]
    }
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    },
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      "tags": [
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    },
    {
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        "UK"
      ]
    },
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