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- [koun-ter-tahyp]
- /ˈkaʊn tərˌtaɪp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [koun-ter-tahyp]
- /ˈkaʊn tərˌtaɪp/
Definitions of countertype word
- noun countertype an opposite type 3
- noun countertype a corresponding type 3
- noun countertype a parallel, or corresponding, type 3
- noun countertype a corresponding type. 1
- noun countertype an opposite type. 1
- noun countertype A type (of person) that opposes and contrasts with another. 1
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Origin of countertype
First appearance:
before 1615 One of the 41% oldest English words
First recorded in 1615-25; counter- + type
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Parts of speech for Countertype
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
countertype popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 69% 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.
countertype usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for countertype
noun countertype
- double — twice as large, heavy, strong, etc.; twofold in size, amount, number, extent, etc.: a double portion; a new house double the size of the old one.
- competitor — A company's competitors are companies who are trying to sell similar goods or services to the same people.
- like — in like manner with; similarly to; in the manner characteristic of: He works like a beaver.
- correlate — If one thing correlates with another, there is a close similarity or connection between them, often because one thing causes the other. You can also say that two things correlate.
- rival — a person who is competing for the same object or goal as another, or who tries to equal or outdo another; competitor.
Antonyms for countertype
noun countertype
- associate — If you associate someone or something with another thing, the two are connected in your mind.
- ally — A country's ally is another country that has an agreement to support it, especially in war.
- helper — a person or thing that helps or gives assistance, support, etc.
- supporter — a person or thing that supports.
- clash — When people clash, they fight, argue, or disagree with each other.
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