counter
/ˈkaʊn.tɚ/ verb B1- To contradict, oppose.
- To return a blow while receiving one, as in boxing.
- To take action in response to; to respond.
He/she/it counters · Past countered · Past participle countered · -ing form countering
Verb forms
- Base form
- counter
- He/she/it
- counters
- Past
- countered
- Past participle
- countered
- -ing form
- countering
From the library
“Do you know any other counter-poisons?”
Miller, I had indeed to go campaigning before, but I was barbed from counter to tail, and a man went along to groom me; and now I cannot understand what ailed me to prefer the mill before the battle.” “Forbear,” said the Miller to him, “harping on what was of yore, for it is the common lot of mortals to sustain the ups and downs of fortune.”
He could contrive to deal with them when he knew exactly what he wanted and could point it out; but in such a matter as this, requiring explanation and consultation, Matthew felt that he must be sure of a man behind the counter.
Cuthbert?” Miss Lucilla Harris inquired, briskly and ingratiatingly, tapping the counter with both hands.
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