IPA: /ˈkaʊntərpɑːrt/
KK: /ˈkaʊntərˌpɑrt/
Definition: A person or thing that has the same function or characteristics as another, often used to refer to a corresponding person or thing in a different context.
Example: The CEO met with her counterpart from the other company to discuss the merger.
IPA: //ˈkaʊntərˌpɪkɪt//
KK: /ˈkaʊntərˌpɪkɪt/
Definition: A protest or demonstration that is organized to oppose another protest or demonstration.
Example: The workers organized a counterpicket to show their disagreement with the opposing group's demands.
Definition: To participate in a protest or demonstration that opposes another protest or demonstration.
Example: The workers decided to counterpicket against the union's strike.
IPA: /ˈkaʊntərˌplæn/
KK: /ˈkaʊntərˌplæn/
Definition: A plan created to oppose or provide an alternative to another plan.
Example: The team presented a counterplan to address the issues raised in the original proposal.
IPA: /ˈkaʊntərˌplɔɪ/
KK: /ˈkaʊntərˌplɔɪ/
Definition: A clever trick or strategy used to counteract or respond to another trick or strategy.
Example: The magician used a counterploy to outsmart his rival during the performance.
IPA: //ˈkaʊntərˌpoʊz//
KK: /ˈkaʊntərˌpoʊz/
Definition: To place something in contrast or opposition to something else, often to highlight differences or create balance.
Example: The artist decided to counterpose the bright colors with darker shades to create depth in the painting.
IPA: //ˌkaʊntərprəˈpoʊzəl//
KK: /ˈkaʊntərprəˌpoʊzəl/
Definition: A suggestion made in response to another proposal, often to change or improve it.
Example: After reviewing the initial offer, she submitted a counterproposal to negotiate better terms.
IPA: //ˈkaʊntərˌproʊtɛst//
KK: /ˈkaʊntərˌproʊtɛst/
Definition: A demonstration or gathering of people that takes place to show disagreement with another protest.
Example: The counterprotest aimed to express support for the original cause.
IPA: /ˈkaʊntərˌræli/
KK: /ˈkaʊntərˌræli/
Definition: A gathering of people to express their opposition to another event or demonstration.
Example: The activists organized a counterrally to protest against the policies of the government.
IPA: //ˌkaʊntərˈriːækʃən//
KK: /ˈkaʊntərˌriːækʃən/
Definition: An action that is taken as a response to something that has already happened, often to counteract or oppose it.
Example: The government issued a counterreaction to the protests, aiming to address the concerns raised by the citizens.
IPA: //ˌkaʊntərɪˈfɔːrm//
KK: /ˈkaʊntərɪˌfɔrm/
Definition: A movement or action that opposes or reverses changes made by previous reforms.
Example: The counterreform aimed to restore traditional values in society.
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