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- [koun-ter-foil]
- /ˈkaʊn tərˌfɔɪl/
- /ˈkaʊn.tə.fɔɪl/
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- [koun-ter-foil]
- /ˈkaʊn tərˌfɔɪl/
Definitions of counterfoil word
- countable noun counterfoil A counterfoil is the part of a cheque, ticket, or other document that you keep when you give the other part to someone else. 3
- noun counterfoil the part of a cheque, postal order, receipt, etc, detached and retained as a record of the transaction 3
- noun counterfoil the stub of a check, postal money order, receipt, etc. kept by the issuer as a record of the transaction 3
- noun counterfoil a part of a bank check, money order, etc., that is kept by the issuer and on which a record of the transaction is made; stub. 1
- noun counterfoil The part of a check, receipt, ticket, or other document that is torn off and kept as a record by the person issuing it. 1
- noun counterfoil slip retained from bank cheque 1
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Origin of counterfoil
First appearance:
before 1700 One of the 50% oldest English words
First recorded in 1700-10; counter- + foil2
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Parts of speech for Counterfoil
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
counterfoil popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
counterfoil usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for counterfoil
noun counterfoil
- voucher — a person or thing that vouches.
- certificate — A certificate is an official document stating that particular facts are true.
- notice — an announcement or intimation of something impending; warning: a day's notice.
- slip — to move, flow, pass, or go smoothly or easily; glide; slide: Water slips off a smooth surface.
- quittance — recompense or requital.
Antonyms for counterfoil
noun counterfoil
- hold — to have or keep in the hand; keep fast; grasp: She held the purse in her right hand. He held the child's hand in his.
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