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counter vs checkout counter

checkout counter vs counter

counter and checkout counter both are nouns.

counter is an adjective but checkout counter is not an adjective.

counter is a verb but checkout counter is not a verb.

counter is an adverb but checkout counter is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
counter Yes Yes Yes Yes
checkout counter Yes No No No
As nouns, checkout counter is a hyponym of counter; that is, checkout counter is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than counter:
  • counter: table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
  • checkout counter: a counter in a supermarket where you pay for your purchases
Other hyponyms of counter include bar, checkout, meat counter, notions counter, reception desk.
counter (noun) checkout counter (noun)
a return punch (especially by a boxer) a counter in a supermarket where you pay for your purchases
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) checkout counter (adjective)
indicating opposition or resistance
counter (verb) checkout counter (verb)
speak in response
act in advance of; deal with ahead of time
counter (adverb) checkout counter (adverb)
in the opposite direction
Difference between counter and checkout counter

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