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- [koun-ter]
- /ˈkaʊn tər/
- /ˈkaʊn.tər/
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- [koun-ter]
- /ˈkaʊn tər/
Definitions of countered word
- adverb countered in the wrong way; contrary to the right course; in the reverse or opposite direction. 1
- adverb countered contrary; in opposition (usually preceded by run or go): to run counter to the rules. 1
- adjective countered opposite; opposed; contrary. 1
- noun countered something that is opposite or contrary to something else. 1
- noun countered a blow delivered in receiving or parrying another blow, as in boxing. 1
- noun countered a statement or action made to refute, oppose, or nullify another statement or action. 1
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Origin of countered
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English countre < Anglo-French co(u)ntre, cuntre, Old French contre < Latin contrā against. See counter-
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Parts of speech for Countered
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
countered popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
countered usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for countered
verb countered
- contradicted — to assert the contrary or opposite of; deny directly and categorically.
- disputed — to engage in argument or debate.
- opposed — to act against or provide resistance to; combat.
- answered — Simple past tense and past participle of answer.
- defied — to challenge the power of; resist boldly or openly: to defy parental authority.
noun countered
- pawned — to deposit as security, as for money borrowed, especially with a pawnbroker: He raised the money by pawning his watch.
- stood — simple past tense and past participle of stand.
- tented — covered with or living in a tent or tents.
- stalled — a pretext, as a ruse, trick, or the like, used to delay or deceive.
Antonyms for countered
verb countered
- aided — to provide support for or relief to; help: to aid the homeless victims of the fire.
- assisted — to give support or aid to; help: Please assist him in moving the furniture.
- helped — to give or provide what is necessary to accomplish a task or satisfy a need; contribute strength or means to; render assistance to; cooperate effectively with; aid; assist: He planned to help me with my work. Let me help you with those packages.
- agreed — If people are agreed on something, they have reached a joint decision on it or have the same opinion about it.
- allowed — to let have; give as one's share; grant as one's right: to allow a person $100 for expenses.
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