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Definition of Counterclockwise
1. Adverb. In a direction opposite to the direction in which the hands of a clock move. "Please move counterclockwise in a circle!"
2. Adjective. In the direction opposite to the rotation of the hands of a clock.
Exact synonyms: Anticlockwise, Contraclockwise
Similar to: Left-handed, Levorotary, Levorotatory
Also: Sinistral
Antonyms: Clockwise
Similar to: Left-handed, Levorotary, Levorotatory
Also: Sinistral
Antonyms: Clockwise
Definition of Counterclockwise
1. Adverb. (American English) In the direction of rotation opposite from clockwise. ¹
2. Adjective. (American English) Moving or located in the direction of rotation opposite from clockwise ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com