Basic Details
Word: Counter
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A person or thing that counts, or a surface where transactions are made, like in a shop.
Synonyms: Calculator, tally, surface
Antonyms: Accumulator, non-counter
Idioms and Phrases
- Count your blessings: To be grateful for the good things in your life. Example: "Whenever things get tough, I try to count my blessings and remember how lucky I am."
- Counter to popular belief: Something that is different from what most people think. Example: "Counter to popular belief, the Earth is not flat but round."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The shop assistant stood behind the counter, ready to help customers with their purchases.
Example 2: She was the best counter in the class, quickly adding the numbers in her head.
Example 3: After counting the votes, the committee announced that the candidate had won by a large margin.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "counter" comes from the Latin word "computare," which means "to calculate"? This reflects its connection to counting and calculations!
Famous Quote
"The only thing that counts is your own count." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "counter" mean?
a) A type of animal
b) A person who counts or a surface for transactions
c) A kind of fruit
d) A type of tool
Answer: b) A person who counts or a surface for transactions
2. Which of these is a synonym of "counter"?
a) Surface
b) Monster
c) Tool
d) Tree
Answer: a) Surface
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "counter"?
a) Calculator
b) Accumulator
c) Tally
d) Countertop
Answer: b) Accumulator
4. Which sentence uses "counter" correctly?
a) He put the books on the counter to be checked out.
b) She countered the number of apples.
c) The dog sat on the counter.
d) It is warm at the counter.
Answer: a) He put the books on the counter to be checked out.
5. What does "count your blessings" mean?
a) To stop counting
b) To ignore your problems
c) To be grateful for what you have
d) To get angry
Answer: c) To be grateful for what you have.
