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- [koun-ter]
- /ˈkaʊn tər/
- /ˈkaʊn.tər/
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- [koun-ter]
- /ˈkaʊn tər/
Definitions of countering word
- adverb countering in the wrong way; contrary to the right course; in the reverse or opposite direction. 1
- adverb countering contrary; in opposition (usually preceded by run or go): to run counter to the rules. 1
- adjective countering opposite; opposed; contrary. 1
- noun countering something that is opposite or contrary to something else. 1
- noun countering a blow delivered in receiving or parrying another blow, as in boxing. 1
- noun countering a statement or action made to refute, oppose, or nullify another statement or action. 1
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Origin of countering
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 Countering
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
countering 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".
countering usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for countering
adjective countering
- counteractive — to act in opposition to; frustrate by contrary action.
- counterproductive — Something that is counterproductive achieves the opposite result from the one that you want to achieve.
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