counterclockwise
Counterclockwise (adj) means moving in the direction opposite to the way clock hands turn. Example: “Turn the dial counterclockwise to loosen the valve.”
How to use counterclockwise
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTurning the opposite way from a clock's hands — to the left, when viewed from the front.
American English says "counterclockwise"; British English typically says "anticlockwise."
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Turn the dial _____ to loosen the valve.
Etymology
From counter- + clockwise.
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What does “counterclockwise” mean?
The word “counterclockwise” means moving in the direction opposite to the way clock hands turn. In plain terms, turning the opposite way from a clock's hands — to the left, when viewed from the front.
How do you use “counterclockwise” in a sentence?
Here is “counterclockwise” used in a sentence: “Turn the dial counterclockwise to loosen the valve.”
What part of speech is “counterclockwise”?
“Counterclockwise” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of counterclockwise?
"counterclockwise" (adj) means moving in the direction opposite to the way clock hands turn.
