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act vs counter

counter vs act

act and counter both are nouns.

act is not an adjective while counter is an adjective.

act and counter both are verbs.

act is not an adverb while counter is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
act Yes No Yes No
counter Yes Yes Yes Yes
As verbs, counter is a hyponym of act; that is, counter is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than act:
  • act: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
  • counter: act in advance of; deal with ahead of time
Other hyponyms of act include acquit, act, bear, behave, carry, comport, conduct, deport, do, alternate, take turns, end up, fetch up, finish, finish up, land up, wind up, festinate, hasten, hurry, look sharp, rush, disturb, interrupt, react, respond, go ahead, plow ahead, aggress, attack, consume, deplete, eat, eat up, exhaust, expend, run through, use, use up, wipe out, force, create, come forward, come out, come to the fore, step forward, step to the fore, step up, look, pay back, repay, reward, satisfice, satisfise, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, dispatch, evade, race, use, play it by ear, play, deal, partner, exert, egotrip, reciprocate, go, move, proceed, come close, perform, dare, make bold, presume, engage, prosecute, pursue, act on, interact, oppose, react, take time by the forelock, coact, play, drive around, walk around, offer, volunteer, get around to, dally, flirt, play, toy, approach, go about, set about, participate, take part, misbehave, misconduct, misdemean, condescend, lower oneself, stoop, behave, comport, assay, attempt, essay, seek, try, court, romance, solicit, woo, court, dare, effect, antagonise, antagonize, counteract, anticipate, foresee, forestall, prosecute, commit, perpetrate, pull, rampage, contend, cope, deal, get by, grapple, make do, make out, manage, condescend, deign, descend, condescend, take care, act superior, lord it over, put on airs, queen it over, stampede, make a point, make sure, repeat, take over, surprise, sneak, play, take, guard, begin, start, go off at half-cock, go off half-cocked, hold back, hold off, wait, continue, go along, go on, keep, proceed, do well, had best, continue, continue, persist in.
act (noun) counter (noun)
something that people do or cause to happen a return punch (especially by a boxer)
a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens
a short performance that is part of a longer program a piece of leather forming the back of a shoe or boot
a manifestation of insincerity game equipment (as a piece of wood, plastic, or ivory) used for keeping a count or reserving a space in various card or board games
a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers
(computer science) a register whose contents go through a regular series of states (usually states indicating consecutive integers)
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
a person who counts things
act (adjective) counter (adjective)
indicating opposition or resistance
act (verb) counter (verb)
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself speak in response
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind act in advance of; deal with ahead of time
discharge one's duties
play a role or part
perform on a stage or theater
behave unnaturally or affectedly
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
be suitable for theatrical performance
act (adverb) counter (adverb)
in the opposite direction
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