counter vs table

table vs counter

counter and table both are nouns.

counter is an adjective but table is not an adjective.

counter and table both are verbs.

counter is an adverb but table is not an adverb.

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

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

counter: table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
table: a piece of furniture having a smooth flat top that is usually supported by one or more vertical legs

counter (noun)	table (noun)
a return punch (especially by a boxer)	a piece of furniture having a smooth flat top that is usually supported by one or more vertical legs
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted	a piece of furniture with tableware for a meal laid out on it
a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens	food or meals in general
a piece of leather forming the back of a shoe or boot	a set of data arranged in rows and columns
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 company of people assembled at a table for a meal or game
a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers	flat tableland with steep edges
(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)	table (adjective)
indicating opposition or resistance

counter (verb)	table (verb)
speak in response	arrange or enter in tabular form
act in advance of; deal with ahead of time	hold back to a later time

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

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