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counter vs article of furniture

article of furniture vs counter

counter and article of furniture both are nouns.

counter is an adjective but article of furniture is not an adjective.

counter is a verb but article of furniture is not a verb.

counter is an adverb but article of furniture is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
counter Yes Yes Yes Yes
article of furniture Yes No No No
As nouns, article of furniture is a hypernym of counter; that is, article of furniture is a word with a broader meaning than counter:
  • counter: a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers
  • article of furniture: furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
Other hypernyms of counter include furniture, piece of furniture.
counter (noun) article of furniture (noun)
a return punch (especially by a boxer) furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens
a piece of leather forming the back of a shoe or boot
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
counter (adjective) article of furniture (adjective)
indicating opposition or resistance
counter (verb) article of furniture (verb)
speak in response
act in advance of; deal with ahead of time
counter (adverb) article of furniture (adverb)
in the opposite direction
Difference between counter and article of furniture

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