1. over-the-counter
adjective. (of securities) not traded on a stock exchange.
Synonyms
- otc
Antonyms
- registered
- prescription medicine
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2. over-the-counter
adjective. purchasable without a doctor's prescription.
Antonyms
- ethical drug
3. counter
noun. ['ˈkaʊntɝ'] table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted.
Synonyms
- reception desk
- notions counter
- countertop
- bar
- checkout
- meat counter
- checkout counter
Antonyms
- proliferation
- free
- allow
- permit
Etymology
- contre (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- contra (Latin)
- countour (Anglo-Norman)
- conteor (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
4. counter
adjective. ['ˈkaʊntɝ'] indicating opposition or resistance.
Synonyms
- negative
Antonyms
- positive
- close up
Etymology
- contre (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- contra (Latin)
- countour (Anglo-Norman)
- conteor (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
5. counter
verb. ['ˈkaʊntɝ'] speak in response.
Synonyms
- reply
- answer
Antonyms
- fat person
- pessimist
- religious person
Etymology
- contre (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- contra (Latin)
- countour (Anglo-Norman)
- conteor (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
6. counter
noun. ['ˈkaʊntɝ'] 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.
Synonyms
- poker chip
- game equipment
Antonyms
- unemotional person
- worker
- extrovert
Etymology
- contre (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- contra (Latin)
- countour (Anglo-Norman)
- conteor (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
7. counter
noun. ['ˈkaʊntɝ'] a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers.
Synonyms
- cellaret
- credenza
- dining room
- drawer
- minibar
- buffet
- piece of furniture
- sideboard
- dining-room
- shelf
- article of furniture
- credence
Antonyms
- clear
- stay in place
- outgo
- take
Etymology
- contre (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- contra (Latin)
- countour (Anglo-Norman)
- conteor (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
8. counter
noun. ['ˈkaʊntɝ'] a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens.
Synonyms
- pulse counter
- calculating machine
- tabulator
Antonyms
- unfasten
- confront
- work
- disadvantage
Etymology
- contre (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- contra (Latin)
- countour (Anglo-Norman)
- conteor (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
9. over
adjective. ['ˈoʊvɝ'] having come or been brought to a conclusion.
Synonyms
- complete
- concluded
- ended
- terminated
- all over
Antonyms
- outside
- inside
- middle
- end
Etymology
- ofer (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
10. over
adverb. ['ˈoʊvɝ'] throughout a period of time.
Antonyms
- connect
Etymology
- ofer (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
Example sentences of the word over-the-counter
1. Noun Phrase
Anti-fungal medications are available over the counter**, but it is important to receive a diagnosis from your doctor since other types of bacteria can cause similar symptoms.