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Definition of anticlockwise

anticlockwise

/ˌæn.tiˈklɑːk.waɪz/
an · ti · clock · wise
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anticlockwise Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

British Moving or rotating in the opposite direction to the way in which the hands of a clock move around.

Example

"Make a gentle anticlockwise motion to loosen the stubborn lid of the jar."

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• adverb

1

British In a direction opposite to that in which the hands of a clock rotate.

Example

"Turn the valve anticlockwise to open the main water supply."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Anticlockwise" is the standard term in British, Australian, and New Zealand English, whereas "counterclockwise" is standard in American and Canadian English.

• Rhymes for anticlockwise

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Anticlockwise. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/anticlockwise
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