counterclockwise Definition
in the opposite direction to the way in which the hands of a clock move around.
Using counterclockwise: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "counterclockwise" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
Turn the screw counterclockwise to loosen it.
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The storm was moving counterclockwise.
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Rotate the knob counterclockwise to decrease the volume.
counterclockwise Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for counterclockwise
- anticlockwise
- widdershins
- counter-clockwise
Antonyms for counterclockwise
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Summary: counterclockwise in Brief
'Counterclockwise' [ˌkaʊntərˈklɑkˌwaɪz] is an adverb that describes movement in the opposite direction to the way in which the hands of a clock move around. It is often used in instructions or descriptions of motion, as in 'Turn the screw counterclockwise to loosen it.'
