Counterclockwise Synonyms and Antonyms

kountər-klŏkwīz
In the direction opposite to the rotation of the hands of a clock
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. widdershins
  2. anticlockwise
  3. left-wingish
  4. withershins
  5. contraclockwise
Antonyms:
  1. clockwise
In a direction opposite to the direction in which the hands of a clock move
(Adverb)
Synonyms:
  1. anticlockwise
Antonyms:
  1. clockwise

Words Related to Counterclockwise

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. counter-clockwise
  2. clock-wise
  3. anti-clockwise

Counterclockwise Sentence Examples

  • Turn the cap counterclockwise to remove it.

  • In planetary mixing, the beater is turned in a clockwise pattern around the bowl while the shaft rotates counterclockwise.

  • A circular arrow with a number inside of it indicates that you should rotate the model in that direction, such as rotating 90 degrees counterclockwise.

  • Extend the left arm vertically upward, gently twisting the spine and trunk counterclockwise, keeping the spine parallel to the ground.

  • However, you'll also find quite a few jewelry companies that design the yin yang in a counterclockwise movement.

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