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counter vs act

act vs counter

counter and act both are nouns.

counter is an adjective but act is not an adjective.

counter and act both are verbs.

counter is an adverb but act is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
counter Yes Yes Yes Yes
act Yes No Yes No
As verbs, act is a hypernym of counter; that is, act is a word with a broader meaning than counter:
  • counter: act in advance of; deal with ahead of time
  • act: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
Other hypernyms of counter include move.
counter (noun) act (noun)
a return punch (especially by a boxer) something that people do or cause to happen
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet
a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
a piece of leather forming the back of a shoe or boot a short performance that is part of a longer program
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 manifestation of insincerity
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
counter (adjective) act (adjective)
indicating opposition or resistance
counter (verb) act (verb)
speak in response behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
act in advance of; deal with ahead of time pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
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
counter (adverb) act (adverb)
in the opposite direction
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