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counter vs respond

respond vs counter

counter is a noun but respond is not a noun.

counter is an adjective but respond is not an adjective.

counter and respond both are verbs.

counter is an adverb but respond is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
counter Yes Yes Yes Yes
respond No No Yes No
As verbs, respond is a hypernym of counter; that is, respond is a word with a broader meaning than counter:
  • counter: speak in response
  • respond: react verbally
Other hypernyms of counter include answer, reply.
counter (noun) respond (noun)
a return punch (especially by a boxer)
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) respond (adjective)
indicating opposition or resistance
counter (verb) respond (verb)
speak in response show a response or a reaction to something
act in advance of; deal with ahead of time respond favorably or as hoped
react verbally
counter (adverb) respond (adverb)
in the opposite direction
Difference between counter and respond

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