Synonyms for

Counterclockwise

Verb / ˌkaʊntɜ:ˈklɔ:kwaɪz / / ˌkaʊnɜ:ˈklɔ:kwaɪz / Another word for counterclockwise — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Moving in the opposite direction to the way in which the hands of a clock move.

Synonyms & similar words

anticlockwise clockwise contraclockwise anticlockwise counter-clockwise widdershins backwards anti-clockwise reverse opposite unwinding contra contrary converse inverse retrograde retrogressive retrogressive sinistral transposed upside-down

Example sentences

  1. The toilet flushes counterclockwise in the southern hemisphere.
  2. My watch runs counterclockwise.
  3. To unscrew the bottle, turn it counterclockwise.
  4. The drill bit turns counterclockwise to remove the screw.
  5. The tornado spun counterclockwise.

Quotes

  • Life is a counterclockwise business. I have never seen a man going clockwise in the matters of his life.
  • Everything in life moves in the opposite direction of the hands on a clock. Everything. Embrace it. Sooner or later, you're going to have to learn to run counterclockwise.
  • I always turn to the sports section first. The sports page records people's accomplishments; the front page has nothing but man's failures.

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