counterclockwise
adverb/ˌkaʊntərˈklɑkˌwaɪz/
Frequency rank: #18,349 most common English word
Meaning
In the direction opposite to the way clock hands move.
Example sentence
Turn the lid counterclockwise to open the jar.
Synonyms & related words
- anticlockwise
- leftward
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