clockwise

adverb/ˈklɑkˌwaɪz/

Frequency rank: #10,584 most common English word

Meaning

In the direction that the hands of a clock move, from top to right to bottom to left.

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Example sentence

Please turn the dial clockwise to increase the volume.

Synonyms & related words

  • rightward

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