counter vs reception desk

reception desk vs counter

counter and reception desk both are nouns.

counter is an adjective but reception desk is not an adjective.

counter is a verb but reception desk is not a verb.

counter is an adverb but reception desk is not an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
counter	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
reception desk	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, reception desk is a hyponym of counter; that is, reception desk is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than counter:

counter: table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
reception desk: a counter (as in a hotel) where guests are received

Other hyponyms of counter include bar, checkout, checkout counter, meat counter, notions counter.

counter (noun)	reception desk (noun)
a return punch (especially by a boxer)	a counter (as in a hotel) where guests are received
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)	reception desk (adjective)
indicating opposition or resistance

counter (verb)	reception desk (verb)
speak in response
act in advance of; deal with ahead of time

counter (adverb)	reception desk (adverb)
in the opposite direction

Difference between counter and reception desk

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