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The present tense form of 'counterattack' is counterattack or counterattacks. Example: He often counterattacks when his opponent makes a mistake. (He often counterattacks when his opponent makes a mistake.)
Definition of “counterattack”
- to respond to an attack with an attack of one's own
- to retaliate or fight back against an opponent
Tense sentence structure and examples:
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
| Present Simple | counterattack |
| Present Continuous | counterattacking |
| Present Perfect | counterattacked |
Example
The team counterattacks whenever they lose possession.
Example
He counterattacks with precision and speed.
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They are counterattacking to regain control of the situation.
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He is counterattacking aggressively against his opponent.
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She has counterattacked multiple times in this battle.
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They have counterattacked successfully in previous encounters.
counterattack Subject-Verb Agreement
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Subject-verb agreement means that a subject and its verb match. They’re either both plural or both singular. A singular subject takes a singular verb. - Example: The cat is sleeping. A plural subject takes a plural verb. - Example: The cats are sleeping.
| Singular First Person (I) | counterattack |
| Singular Second Person (You) | counterattack |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | counterattacks |
| Plural (We/You/They) | counterattack |
Example
I counterattack when necessary.
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You counterattack with precision.
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He counterattacks swiftly.
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She counterattacks with determination.
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It counterattacks aggressively.
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We counterattack as a team.
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You counterattack together.
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They counterattack with coordination.
