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In some senses, counterclockwise is marked as US. Watch for register when choosing this word.
counterclockwise
adv 1adj 1
Collocations
3ADJ.
clockwise, open
VERB + COUNTERCLOCKWISE
rotating, screw, turn
PREP.
from
Definitions
adv
1
In the direction of rotation opposite from clockwise.
adj
1
Moving or located in the direction of rotation opposite from clockwise.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
adjective — in the direction opposite to the rotation of the hands of a
adverb — in a direction opposite to the direction in which the hands
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
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The car was rotating counterclockwise (when viewed from above) until it faced to the right.
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Turn the knob counterclockwise.
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How do you tighten this screw? Clockwise or counterclockwise?
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How do you tighten a screw, clockwise or counterclockwise?
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How do you tighten this bolt? Clockwise or counterclockwise?
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How do you tighten this bolt, clockwise or counterclockwise?
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