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counter-
6 ENTRIES FOUND:
counter
(noun)
counter
(noun)
counter
(verb)
counter
(noun)
counter
(adverb)
counter-
(prefix)
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counter-
/
ˈ
kaʊntɚ/
prefix
counter-
/
ˈ
kaʊntɚ/
prefix
Learner's definition of COUNTER-
1
:
in a direction opposite to
counter
clockwise
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2
:
as a reaction against
counter
offensive
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