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Vocabulary Entry
counterclockwise
|adjective • adverb
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adjective
In the direction opposite to the movement of the hands of a clock.
Example Sentences
"The water swirled counterclockwise in the drain."
"He turned the knob counterclockwise to open the door."
"In that game, the pieces move counterclockwise around the board."
A
adverb
In a direction that is opposite to the direction of the rotation of a clock.
Example Sentences
"The dancers moved counterclockwise during the performance."
"To adjust the volume, turn the dial counterclockwise."
"The toy spins counterclockwise when you pull the string."