counter: meaning and words from its letters
7 letters · 9 letter points · starts with C · ends with R
Meaning of counter
noun
One who counts.
Example: He's only 16 months, but is already a good counter – he can count to 100.
A reckoner; someone who collects data by counting; an enumerator.
An object (now especially a small disc) used in counting or keeping count, or as a marker in games, etc.
Example: He rolled a six on the dice, so moved his counter forward six spaces.
A telltale; a contrivance attached to an engine, printing press, or other machine, for the purpose of counting the revolutions or the pulsations.
Listed forms: counters.
Source: Wiktionary — counter.
adv
- not-comparable
Contrary, in opposition; in an opposite direction.
- not-comparable
In the wrong way; contrary to the right course.
Source: Wiktionary — counter.
noun
Something opposite or contrary to something else.
A proactive defensive hold or move in reaction to a hold or move by one's opponent.
Example: Always know a counter to any hold you try against your opponent.
The overhanging stern of a vessel above the waterline, below and somewhat forward of the stern proper.
The piece of a shoe or a boot around the heel of the foot (above the heel of the shoe/boot).
Listed forms: counters.
Source: Wiktionary — counter.
Adapted from Wiktionary contributors via Kaikki.org. Selected senses and forms; quotations omitted. Definition text is CC BY-SA 4.0.
Synonyms by meaning
Words are grouped by sense, so they are not necessarily interchangeable in every context. Search synonyms for counter.
adjective
indicating opposition or resistance
noun
a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens
noun
a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers
noun
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
Open English WordNet Team, 2025, derived from Princeton University WordNet; selected synonym groups under CC BY 4.0. Source · OEWN notice · Princeton notice.
Is counter in our word lists?
| Word list | Status |
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| American English | Found |
| British English | Found |
| Extended English | Found |
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Letter-value score of counter
C(3) + O(1) + U(1) + N(1) + T(1) + E(1) + R(1) = 9 points.
This is a sum of letter values without board bonuses or word multipliers. A blank tile is worth zero: subtract the value of each letter supplied by a blank. The score does not establish game validity. Full letter-value table.
Anagrams of counter
3 other standard-list words use exactly these letters, including repeated letters.
Shorter words from counter
104 shorter standard-list words can be made using no letter more often than it occurs in counter. Showing up to 24, longest first.