1. flat surfaces in kitchens or stores where work is done or items are displayed
2. people who count things or work at service counters
3. small objects used for counting or keeping score in games

1. opposes or responds to something with an opposing action

Examples

• The kitchen counters were made of granite.
• She wiped down all the counters after cooking.
• The store had three counters for customer service.
• We used plastic counters to keep track of points in the board game.
• The red counters were worth five points each.
• He counters every argument with a different opinion.
• The boxer counters his opponent’s jab with an uppercut.
• She always counters criticism with facts and evidence.