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counter vs move

move vs counter

counter and move both are nouns.

counter is an adjective but move is not an adjective.

counter and move both are verbs.

counter is an adverb but move is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
counter Yes Yes Yes Yes
move Yes No Yes No
As verbs, move is a hypernym of counter; that is, move is a word with a broader meaning than counter:
  • counter: act in advance of; deal with ahead of time
  • move: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
Other hypernyms of counter include act.
counter (noun) move (noun)
a return punch (especially by a boxer) the act of deciding to do something
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted the act of changing your residence or place of business
a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens (game) a player's turn to take some action permitted by the rules of the game
a piece of leather forming the back of a shoe or boot a change of position that does not entail a change of location
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 the act of changing location from one place to another
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) move (adjective)
indicating opposition or resistance
counter (verb) move (verb)
speak in response be in a state of action
act in advance of; deal with ahead of time go or proceed from one point to another
progress by being changed
propose formally; in a debate or parliamentary meeting
have a turn; make one's move in a game
give an incentive for action
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
arouse sympathy or compassion in
move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
change residence, affiliation, or place of employment
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
dispose of by selling
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
follow a procedure or take a course
live one's life in a specified environment
counter (adverb) move (adverb)
in the opposite direction
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