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counterclockwise
This term describes a specific rotational direction that is universally understood in technical, mathematical, and everyday contexts. It is the standard direction for unscrewing bolts or turning dials to decrease a value, creating a strong association with reversal or reduction.
In American English, "counterclockwise" is the dominant term, whereas British English speakers typically use "anticlockwise." While both are understood globally, the choice usually depends on the regional dialect of the speaker rather than a difference in meaning.
Meanings
Examples
Turn the dial counterclockwise to lower the volume.
The ritual requires the dancers to move in a counterclockwise circle.
Just rotate the cap counterclockwise to open the jar.
The storm system is rotating in a counterclockwise direction.
Wait, did you say turn it counterclockwise or clockwise?
The gears shifted in a counterclockwise motion to engage the brake.
I need to stir this mixture counterclockwise for three minutes.
The planet orbits its star in a counterclockwise path.