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lip vs counter

counter vs lip

lip and counter both are nouns.

lip is not an adjective while counter is an adjective.

lip is not a verb while counter is a verb.

lip is not an adverb while counter is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lip Yes No No No
counter Yes Yes Yes Yes
As nouns, counter is a hypernym of lip; that is, counter is a word with a broader meaning than lip:
  • lip: an impudent or insolent rejoinder
  • counter: a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
Other hypernyms of lip include comeback, rejoinder, replication, retort, return, riposte.
lip (noun) counter (noun)
either the outer margin or the inner margin of the aperture of a gastropod's shell a return punch (especially by a boxer)
the top edge of a vessel or other container table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens
an impudent or insolent rejoinder a piece of leather forming the back of a shoe or boot
(botany) either of the two parts of a bilabiate corolla or calyx 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
lip (adjective) counter (adjective)
indicating opposition or resistance
lip (verb) counter (verb)
speak in response
act in advance of; deal with ahead of time
lip (adverb) counter (adverb)
in the opposite direction
Difference between lip and counter

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