Counterclockwise Meaning in English
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Definition
Moving in the opposite direction to the way the hands of a clock move.
Usage & Nuances
'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.
Spanish: en sentido antihorario - en sentido contrario a las agujas del relojPortuguese (BR): no sentido anti-horárioPortuguese (PT): no sentido contrário aos ponteiros do relógioChinese (Simplified): 逆时针Chinese (Traditional): 逆時針Hindi: घड़ी की सुईयों के विपरीत दिशा मेंArabic: عكس اتجاه عقارب الساعةBengali: ঘড়ির কাঁটার বিপরীতেRussian: против часовой стрелкиJapanese: 反時計回りVietnamese: ngược chiều kim đồng hồKorean: 반시계 방향으로Turkish: saat yönünün tersineUrdu: الٹی گھڑی کی سمت - گھڑی کے مخالف سمتIndonesian: berlawanan arah jarum jam
Example Sentences
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.
natural