as in reversely
in the direction opposite to movement of a clock's hands
Turn the screw counterclockwise one full turn.
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Recent Examples of counterclockwise
Pressing down on the wrench, move it counterclockwise then clockwise.
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 26 July 2025
Generally, the way our winter storm conditions tend to work is that a low-pressure system rotates counterclockwise, bringing warm moist air up from southern regions to crash into cold air masses.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
While one set of dancers move clockwise, another dances counterclockwise, resulting in a moving pattern of vibrant colors.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 2 May 2025
The impact caused the bus to flip counterclockwise and do a complete rotation before landing upright.
—Skye Seipp, Austin American-Statesman, 4 Apr. 2024
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 26 July 2025
Generally, the way our winter storm conditions tend to work is that a low-pressure system rotates counterclockwise, bringing warm moist air up from southern regions to crash into cold air masses.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
While one set of dancers move clockwise, another dances counterclockwise, resulting in a moving pattern of vibrant colors.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 2 May 2025
The impact caused the bus to flip counterclockwise and do a complete rotation before landing upright.
—Skye Seipp, Austin American-Statesman, 4 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counterclockwise
backward
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In a famous 1983 episode written by Norman Stiles, the human cast member Gordon comes upon Big Bird walking backward with his head between his knees, looking pleased with this new perspective.—
Jean Garnett,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
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The overwhelming vote represented a major step forward in a conversation that has frequently stepped sideways, or even backwards.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Counterclockwise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterclockwise. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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