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Counterclockwise

🔄 Synonyms of "Counterclockwise"

5 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
left-handednoun	Using one's left hand in preference to, or more skillfully than, one's right.
levorotatory	(chemistry) (of an optically active compound or crystal) That rotates the plane of polarized light to the left, or counter-clockwise. Notation: (−) or formerly lowercase l-.
contraclockwise	counterclockwise
anticlockwise	(UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, of movement) In a circular fashion so as to be moving to the left at the top of the circle and to the right at the bottom (when viewed from the front), in the opposite direction to the hands of an analog clock.
levorotary	levorotatory

↔️ Antonyms of "Counterclockwise"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
clockwise	In a curve or twist corresponding to the movement of the hands of a clock.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Counterclockwise"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
contraclockwisenoun	counterclockwise
anticlockwise	(UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, of movement) In a circular fashion so as to be moving to the left at the top of the circle and to the right at the bottom (when viewed from the front), in the opposite direction to the hands of an analog clock.
left-handednoun	Using one's left hand in preference to, or more skillfully than, one's right.
levorotatory	(chemistry) (of an optically active compound or crystal) That rotates the plane of polarized light to the left, or counter-clockwise. Notation: (−) or formerly lowercase l-.
levorotary	levorotatory
widdershinsnoun	Anticlockwise, counter-clockwise.
counter-clockwise	(US) Counterclockwise; anticlockwise.
leftnoun	Designating the side of the body toward the west when one is facing north; the side of the body on which the heart is located in most humans; the opposite of right. This arrow points to the reader's left: ←
rotateverb	(intransitive) To spin, turn, or revolve.
contrarynoun	Opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse.
counterclockwisely	(rare, nonstandard) Counterclockwise.
countersunwise	anticlockwise
backward	Indicating position or direction.
back	(not comparable) To or in a previous condition or place.
reversely	In a reverse manner; in the opposite sequence or direction.
anticlockwisely	(rare, nonstandard) Anticlockwise.
leftwise	(rare) By a leftward path; leftwards, leftwardly; anticlockwise, counterclockwise.
round about	(emphatic) Round; around.
clockwisenoun	In a curve or twist corresponding to the movement of the hands of a clock.
reversewise	In reverse; backwards.