adj, noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A current that flows against the prevailing one.
2. 2
   actions counter to the main group activity wordnet
3. 3
   a stretch of turbulent water in a river or the sea caused by one current flowing into or across another current wordnet

Adjective

1. 1
   Running in an opposite direction. not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms

backflowbackwashbackwatercounterbalancecounterweightcrosscurrent

Antonyms

All antonyms

cocurrent

Etymology

From counter- + current.

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