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    ANTICLOCKWISE

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     I. (adjective) 

    Sense 1

    Meaning:

    In the direction opposite to the rotation of the hands of a clockplay

    Synonyms:

    anticlockwise; contraclockwise; counterclockwise

    Classified under:

    Adjectives

    Similar:

    left-handed; levorotary; levorotatory (rotating to the left)

    Also:

    sinistral (of or on the left)

     II. (adverb) 

    Sense 1

    Meaning:

    In a direction opposite to the direction in which the hands of a clock moveplay

    Example:

    please move counterclockwise in a circle!

    Synonyms:

    anticlockwise; counterclockwise

    Classified under:

    Adverbs

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