counter vs punch

punch vs counter

counter and punch both are nouns.

counter is an adjective but punch is not an adjective.

counter and punch both are verbs.

counter is an adverb but punch is not an adverb.

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

As nouns, punch is a hypernym of counter; that is, punch is a word with a broader meaning than counter:

counter: a return punch (especially by a boxer)
punch: (boxing) a blow with the fist

Other hypernyms of counter include biff, clout, lick, poke, slug.

counter (noun)	punch (noun)
a return punch (especially by a boxer)	(boxing) a blow with the fist
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted	a tool for making holes or indentations
a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens	an iced mixed drink usually containing alcohol and prepared for multiple servings; normally served in a punch bowl
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)	punch (adjective)
indicating opposition or resistance

counter (verb)	punch (verb)
speak in response	deliver a quick blow to
act in advance of; deal with ahead of time	make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation
	drive forcibly as if by a punch

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

Difference between counter and punch

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