COUNTER
adverb
Definitions
- 1. Contrary; in opposition; in an opposite direction; contrariwise; - - used chiefly with run or go. Running counter to all the rules of virtue. Locks.
- 2. In the wrong way; contrary to the right course; as, a hound that runs counter. This is counter, you false Danish dogs! Shak.
- 3. At or against the front or face. [R.] Which [darts] they never throw counter, but at the back of the flier. Sandys.
Other Definitions
This word also has 3 other definitions:
COUNTER
(adjective)
Contrary; opposite; contrasted; opposed; adverse; antagonistic; as, a counter current; a counter revolution; a counter poison; a counter agent; counte...
COUNTER
(noun)
A prefix meaning contrary, opposite, in opposition; as, counteract, counterbalance, countercheck. See Counter, adv. & a.
COUNTER
(verb)
To return a blow while receiving one, as in boxing. His left hand countered provokingly. C. Kingsley.
Added: October 09, 2025
Updated: October 09, 2025
