Counter vs Resist

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Counter

Top 1000 (très courant)B2noun

Resist

Top 1000 (très courant)B2verb
 CounterResist
Prononciation🇬🇧 /["/ˈkaʊntə(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkaʊntər/"]/🇬🇧 //rɪˈzɪst//🇺🇸 //rɪˈzɪst//
SensA place where things are counted or a surface to place items.To fight against something or refuse to accept it.
ExempleShe placed her order at the counter and waited for her coffee.She tried to resist the urge to eat sweets during her diet.
RegistreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 1000 (très courant)Top 1000 (très courant)
Niveau CEFRB2B2
Nature grammaticalenounverb
Collocationscheckout, post office, shop, serve at, serve behind, work at, top, staff, across a/​the counter, at a/​the counter, behind a/​the counter, checkout, post office, shop, serve at, serve behind, work at, top, staff, across a/​the counter, at a/​the counter, behind a/​the counter, effective, counter toresist change, resist temptation, resist pressure, resist authority
Antonymesdefender, supporteryield, submit, succumb
Erreurs fréquentesConfused with 'counterfeit' — they are completely different., Using 'counter' as a verb incorrectly., Not differentiating between a counting device and a surface.Confusing with 'persist' which means to continue despite difficulties., Using 'resist' without an object in sentences., Mistaking the meaning for 'accept' or 'agree'.
Notes d'usageUse 'counter' when referring to surfaces like in a kitchen or a store. It's neutral and common in everyday language. Avoid using it in overly formal writing.Used in both formal and informal contexts. Can refer to physical and emotional resistance. Avoid using in overly casual speech.

Questions fréquentes : Counter vs Resist

Quelle est la différence entre Counter et Resist ?

Counter: A place where things are counted or a surface to place items. Resist: To fight against something or refuse to accept it.

Counter et Resist sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Counter: B2, Resist: B2 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Quelle est la nature grammaticale de Counter et Resist ?

Counter: noun, Resist: verb.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Counter: She placed her order at the counter and waited for her coffee. Resist: She tried to resist the urge to eat sweets during her diet.

Puis-je utiliser Counter et Resist de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Counter et Resist sont proches et se recoupent parfois, mais elles diffèrent par le registre, la fréquence et l'usage, donc remplacer l'une par l'autre peut changer le sens ou le ton. Regarde les différences ci-dessus avant de substituer.

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