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  • 51counter — I count•er [[t]ˈkaʊn tər[/t]] n. 1) a table or display case on which goods can be shown, business transacted, etc 2) (in restaurants, luncheonettes, etc.) a long, narrow table with stools or chairs along one side for the patrons, behind which… …

    From formal English to slang

  • 52counter — 1. n. 1 a a long flat topped fitment in a shop, bank, etc., across which business is conducted with customers. b a similar structure used for serving food etc. in a cafeteria or bar. 2 a a small disc used for keeping the score etc. esp. in table… …

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  • 53counter — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) adj. opposing, opposite, contrary, counterclockwise, cross, against. v. t. oppose; contradict; retaliate. See opposition, retaliation. II (Roget s IV) n. Syn. board, shelf, ledge, stand, bar, buffet,… …

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  • 54Counter Evidence — (Roget s Thesaurus) >Evidence on the other side, on the other hand. < N PARAG:Counter Evidence >N GRP: N 1 Sgm: N 1 counter evidence counter evidence Sgm: N 1 evidence on the other side evidence on the other side evidence on the other… …

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  • 55counter — I. noun Etymology: Middle English countour, from Anglo French, from Medieval Latin computatorium computing place, from Latin computare Date: 14th century 1. a piece (as of metal or plastic) used in reckoning or in games 2. something of value in… …

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  • 56counter — 1. noun /ˈkaʊntə/ a) An object (now especially a small disc) used in counting or keeping count, or as a marker in games, etc. He rolled a six on the dice, so moved his counter forward six spaces. b) Any stone lying closer to the center than any… …

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  • 57contrary — con•trar•y [[t]ˈkɒn trɛr i[/t]] for 5 also [[t]kənˈtrɛər i[/t]] adj. n. pl. trar•ies, adv. 1) opposite in nature or character; diametrically or mutually opposed: contrary to fact; contrary beliefs[/ex] 2) opposite in direction or position:… …

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  • 58counter — adj Adverse; antagonistic; opposing or contradicting; contrary @ counter affidavit An affidavit made and presented in contradiction or opposition to an affidavit which is made the basis or support of a motion or application @ counter bond Bond… …

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  • 59counter — adj Adverse; antagonistic; opposing or contradicting; contrary @ counter affidavit An affidavit made and presented in contradiction or opposition to an affidavit which is made the basis or support of a motion or application @ counter bond Bond… …

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  • 60counter- — 1. a prefixal use of counter3, as in counteract. 2. Heraldry a prefixal use of counter3 signifying opposition to the second element, as in contrary directions (counter rampant), on two opposite sides (counter indented), or having the tinctures… …