Counterclockwise

Synonyms for "counterclockwise" (63 found)

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Closest matches (13)

anticlockwise levorotatory a rebours a reculons against the grain arear around ass backwards ass-backwards astern

Adjective(1 words)

anticlockwise

Adverb(1 words)

anticlockwise

Adverb(1 words)

anticlockwise

Strong matches (19)

away back backward backwards clockwise earthward fro head over heels heavenward heels over head hindward hindwards homeward in a circle in a spin in a whirl in circles

Adjective(1 words)

contraclockwise

Adverb(1 words)

contraclockwise

Related words (31)

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Antonyms

3 entries

clockwise

Synonyms

1 entries

anticlockwise

derived

2 entries

counterclockwisely counterclockwiseness

has context

2 entries

canada us

related to

3 entries

clockwise opposite sinistral

similar

5 entries

left-handed levorotary levorotatory sinistral

Sample sentences

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The car was rotating counterclockwise (when viewed from above) until it faced to the right.

Source: tatoeba (3492897)

Turn the knob counterclockwise.

Source: tatoeba (5364079)

How do you tighten this screw? Clockwise or counterclockwise?

Source: tatoeba (9671261)

How do you tighten a screw, clockwise or counterclockwise?

Source: tatoeba (10099910)

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