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Definition of counteroffer

counteroffer

/ˈkaʊn.tɚˌɔː.fɚ/
coun · ter · of · fer
Plural:counteroffers
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Past Simple:counteroffered
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Past Participle:counteroffered
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Present Participle:counteroffering
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counteroffer Lexical Profile

counteroffer Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An offer made in response to an initial offer, typically proposing different terms or a revised price.

Example

"The seller rejected our initial bid on the house and responded with a counteroffer."

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• verb

1

To make a revised offer or proposal in response to an earlier one.

Example

"When the software engineer announced her resignation, her employer counteroffered with a twenty percent salary increase."

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• Nearby Words

countermove
countermovement
counteroffensive
counteroffer
counterpart
counterplan
counterpoint

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Counteroffer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/counteroffer
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