Counteract

Pronunciation: /ˌkaʊn.təˈrækt/

Definitions of counteract

verb to act in opposition to something in order to neutralize or eliminate its effect

Example Sentences

A1 Drinking water can counteract dehydration.

A2 Eating fruits and vegetables can help counteract the effects of a high-fat diet.

B1 Regular exercise can counteract the negative impact of a sedentary lifestyle.

B2 Taking medication can help counteract the symptoms of a cold.

C1 Therapy sessions can be used to counteract the effects of trauma.

C2 Advanced medical treatments are often needed to counteract the progression of certain diseases.

Examples of counteract in a Sentence

formal The doctor prescribed medication to counteract the side effects of the treatment.

informal Eating healthy can help counteract the effects of a sedentary lifestyle.

slang Drinking lots of water can counteract a hangover.

figurative His positive attitude helped counteract the negativity in the room.

Grammatical Forms of counteract

• past tense: counteracted
• plural: counteract
• comparative: more counteractive
• superlative: most counteractive
• present tense: counteracts
• future tense: will counteract
• perfect tense: have counteracted
• continuous tense: is counteracting
• singular: counteract
• positive degree: counteract
• infinitive: to counteract
• gerund: counteracting
• participle: counteracting

Origin and Evolution of counteract

First Known Use: 1560 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'counteract' originated from the Latin word 'contra-' meaning against, and 'agere' meaning to drive or act.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'counteract' has retained its original meaning of acting against or neutralizing the effects of something, but its usage has expanded to include a broader range of contexts beyond just physical actions.