Counterclockwise

Synonyms of counterclockwise

• anticlockwise
• widdershins
• against the clock

Antonyms of counterclockwise

• clockwise
• with the clock

Collocations of counterclockwise

rotation

Frequency: 70 %

The wheel was turning counterclockwise in its rotation.

direction

Frequency: 60 %

Please turn the knob counterclockwise to open the door.

movement

Frequency: 50 %

The dancer spun counterclockwise on the stage.

turn

Frequency: 45 %

Make a sharp counterclockwise turn at the next intersection.

spiral

Frequency: 40 %

The staircase twisted counterclockwise as it ascended.

Idiomatic Expressions for counterclockwise

• Phrase: counterclockwise rotation
  Meaning: a movement or spin that goes in the direction opposite to the clockwise rotation
  Usage: The screw should be tightened with a counterclockwise rotation.