Counter

Opposing or in response to something, A flat surface in a kitchen or shop where goods are displayed or transactions are conducted, A device that counts, A person who works at a sales counter

Counter - Significados

Opposing or in response to something

Ejemplo: She had a counter argument to his proposal.

Uso: formalContexto: academic or professional discussions

Nota: Used to indicate a contrasting viewpoint or response

A flat surface in a kitchen or shop where goods are displayed or transactions are conducted

Ejemplo: He placed the groceries on the kitchen counter.

Uso: informalContexto: everyday conversations

Nota: Commonly used in household and retail settings

A device that counts

Ejemplo: The machine serves as a coin counter.

Uso: formalContexto: technical or scientific discussions

Nota: Refers to a tool used for tallying or calculating numbers

A person who works at a sales counter

Ejemplo: The store hired two new counters for the holiday season.

Uso: formalContexto: business or retail environments

Nota: Used to describe a specific role in customer service

Los sinónimos de Counter

oppose

To act against or provide resistance to something.

Ejemplo: She opposed the new policy.

Nota: While 'counter' can also mean to oppose, 'oppose' specifically emphasizes the act of standing against or resisting something.

confront

To face someone or something directly, especially in a challenging or aggressive manner.

Ejemplo: He confronted his fears head-on.

Nota: While 'counter' can imply a response or reaction, 'confront' emphasizes facing a situation or person directly.

offset

To counterbalance or compensate for something by having an equal and opposite effect.

Ejemplo: The benefits offset the costs of the project.

Nota: While 'counter' can mean to respond or oppose, 'offset' specifically refers to balancing or compensating for something.

combat

To fight against or engage in battle with an adversary or opponent.

Ejemplo: The soldiers were trained to combat the enemy.

Nota: While 'counter' can refer to responding or opposing, 'combat' specifically involves actively fighting or engaging in a conflict.

Expresiones y frases comunes de Counter

counterbalance

To balance or offset something by applying an equal weight or force in the opposite direction.

Ejemplo: The addition of weight on the other side counterbalances the load.

Nota: Counterbalance involves creating a balance by adding a weight or force to offset another, rather than simply being a surface for transactions.

counterpart

A person or thing that corresponds to or has the same functions as another.

Ejemplo: She met with her French counterpart to discuss the international trade agreements.

Nota: Counterpart refers to a person or thing that is similar, equivalent, or corresponds to another, usually in a different context.

counterproductive

Having the opposite of the desired effect or outcome.

Ejemplo: Skipping meals can be counterproductive to your weight loss goals.

Nota: Counterproductive describes actions that hinder or work against the intended goal or purpose.

Expresiones cotidianas (jerga) de Counter

informal term for a point at which people are served, like in a store or restaurant

Ejemplo: Let's meet at the counter before heading to the movie.

Nota: The slang term 'counter' is more casual and commonly used in spoken language compared to its formal usage.

countertop

the surface in a kitchen or bathroom on which items are placed

Ejemplo: I spilled coffee on the countertop.

Nota: In spoken language, 'countertop' is often used to refer to the kitchen surface rather than a general surface.

counterspell

an opposing spell or action taken to nullify the effects of another spell or action

Ejemplo: She used a quick counterspell to defend herself from the attack.

Nota: In informal language, 'counterspell' is used in contexts beyond magic to describe a response that counteracts an initial action.

counteract

to act against or neutralize something

Ejemplo: Eating healthy foods can help counteract the effects of stress on your body.

Nota: The term 'counteract' is commonly used in informal situations to describe actions that offset or mitigate negative effects.

counterflow

the opposite direction of a flow or movement

Ejemplo: The counterflow of traffic during rush hour made the commute longer.

Nota: In spoken language, 'counterflow' is often used to describe traffic or movement patterns rather than simply indicating opposition.

countervalue

an opposing value or idea used in argumentation or debate

Ejemplo: He presented a countervalue argument to sway the opinion of the board.

Nota: The informal use of 'countervalue' extends beyond formal discourse to include any contrasting idea or concept.

Counter - Ejemplos

The cashier is standing behind the counter.

The security guard is using a hand-held counter to count the number of people entering the building.

The team needs to come up with a counter-attack strategy.

Gramática de Counter

Counter - Verbo (Verb) / Verbo, forma base (Verb, base form)

Lema: counter

Conjugaciones

Adjetivo (Adjective): counter

Adverbio (Adverb): counter

Sustantivo, plural (Noun, plural): counters

Sustantivo, singular o masa (Noun, singular or mass): counter

Verbo, tiempo pasado (Verb, past tense): countered

Verbo, gerundio o participio presente (Verb, gerund or present participle): countering

Verbo, tercera persona del singular presente (Verb, 3rd person singular present): counters

Verbo, forma base (Verb, base form): counter

Verbo, presente no en tercera persona del singular (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): counter

Sílabas, Separación y Acento

counter contiene 2 sílabas: count • er

Transcripción fonética: ˈkau̇n-tər

count er , ˈkau̇n tər (La sílaba roja es la acentuada)

Counter - Importancia y frecuencia de uso

El índice de frecuencia e importancia de las palabras indica con qué frecuencia aparece una palabra en un idioma determinado. Cuanto menor es el número, con más frecuencia se usa la palabra. Las palabras más frecuentemente usadas típicamente varían de 1 a 4000.

counter: ~ 2200 (Muy Común).

Este índice de importancia te ayuda a centrarte en las palabras más útiles durante tu proceso de aprendizaje del idioma.

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