The Opposite(Antonym) of “sunwise”
The antonyms of sunwise are counterclockwise and anticlockwise. These words describe the opposite direction of movement, with sunwise indicating a clockwise direction and counterclockwise or anticlockwise indicating a direction opposite to the clockwise direction.
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Definitions and Examples of counterclockwise, anticlockwise
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
In a direction opposite to the rotation of the hands of a clock.
Example
To open the jar, turn the lid counterclockwise.
In a direction opposite to the movement of the hands of a clock in the Northern Hemisphere.
Example
In Australia, water goes down the drain anticlockwise.
Key Differences: counterclockwise vs anticlockwise
- 1Counterclockwise is a term used in North America to describe the opposite direction to the clockwise direction.
- 2Anticlockwise is a term used in British English to describe the opposite direction to the clockwise direction.
Effective Usage of counterclockwise, anticlockwise
- 1Navigation: Use these words to give directions for turning or rotating objects.
- 2Sports: Use these words to describe the direction of movement in sports such as swimming, running, and cycling.
- 3Science: Use these words to describe the direction of rotation in scientific experiments or observations.
Remember this!
The antonyms counterclockwise and anticlockwise describe the opposite direction to the clockwise direction. Use these words in navigation, sports, and science to describe the direction of movement or rotation.
