table vs counter

counter vs table

table and counter both are nouns.

table is not an adjective while counter is an adjective.

table and counter both are verbs.

table is not an adverb while counter is an adverb.

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

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

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

Other hyponyms of table include altar, communion table, Lord's table, booth, breakfast table, card table, card table, cocktail table, coffee table, conference table, council board, council table, console, console table, desk, dresser, dressing table, toilet table, vanity, drop-leaf table, gaming table, gueridon, kitchen table, operating table, Parsons table, pedestal table, pier table, platen, billiard table, pool table, snooker table, stand, ping-pong table, pingpong table, table-tennis table, tea table, trestle table, work table, worktable.

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

table (adjective)	counter (adjective)
	indicating opposition or resistance

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

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

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