counter vs count

count vs counter

counter and count both are nouns.

counter is an adjective but count is not an adjective.

counter and count both are verbs.

counter is an adverb but count is not an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
counter	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
count	Yes	No	Yes	No

counter (noun)	count (noun)
a return punch (especially by a boxer)	the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted	a nobleman (in various countries) having rank equal to a British earl
a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens	the total number counted
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)	count (adjective)
indicating opposition or resistance

counter (verb)	count (verb)
speak in response	include as if by counting
act in advance of; deal with ahead of time	have faith or confidence in
	take account of
	determine the number or amount of
	name or recite the numbers in ascending order
	show consideration for; take into account
	have weight; have import, carry weight
	put into a group
	have a certain value or carry a certain weight

counter (adverb)	count (adverb)
in the opposite direction

Difference between counter and count

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