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Counterclockwise Meaning in English

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التعريف

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

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

'Counterclockwise' is the American English term; British English uses 'anticlockwise'. Common in instructions, especially for turning, twisting, or describing motion. Not usually used about time, just direction of movement.

جمل نموذجية

Turn the screw counterclockwise to loosen it.

basic

The dancers moved counterclockwise around the room.

basic

Rotate the lid counterclockwise to open the jar.

basic

The fans started spinning counterclockwise when the wind changed.

natural

To lower the volume, turn the knob counterclockwise.

natural

If the bolt doesn’t come off, try twisting it counterclockwise again.

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