How to Use "Counter" with Example Sentences

counter (n): a long, flat surface usually found in a business, kitchen or bathroom

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Used with adjectives:

"I can help you at the checkout counter."
(checkout, post office, deli, lunch, check-in, reception, ticket)

"We need to clean the bathroom counter."
(bathroom, kitchen, sink)

"The glass counter is beautiful."
(glass, granite, marble, wooden)

Used with verbs:

"He works at the counter."
(works at, works behind)

"Please wipe the counter."
(wipe, wipe down)

"She approached the ticket counter."
(approached)

Used with prepositions:

"I can help you at the counter."
(at)

"The bartender slid the beer across the counter."
(across)

"Put the food on the counter."
(on)

Used with nouns:

"We are replacing our countertops."
(tops)

counter (v): to stop or reverse

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Used with nouns:

"He will counter the argument."
(argument, myth, problem, offer)

"The medication will counter the effects of the illness."
(effects)