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COUNTERCLOCKWISE

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

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

Synonyms:

anticlockwise; contraclockwise; counterclockwise

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

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

Also:

sinistral (of or on the left)

Antonym:

clockwise (in the same direction as the rotating hands of a clock)

 II. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

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

Example:

please move counterclockwise in a circle!

Synonyms:

anticlockwise; counterclockwise

Classified under:

Adverbs

Antonym:

clockwise (in the direction that the hands of a clock move)

Pertainym:

counterclockwise (in the direction opposite to the rotation of the hands of a clock)

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