Synonyms of clockwise
4 similar words · 7 opposite words
Another word for clockwise is deasil. Other synonyms of clockwise are CW, dextrorotatory and sunwise. The opposite of clockwise is counterclockwise.
Synonyms and similar words for clockwise
adverbIn a curve or twist corresponding to the movement of the hands of a clock.
- CW
- dextrorotatoryThat rotates the plane of polarized light to the right, or clockwise. Notation: (+) or formerly lowercase d-.
- sunwiseClockwise.
- deasilClockwise, sunwise.
Opposite of clockwise
adverbMore antonyms
- ACW
- anticlockwise Australia, UKIn an anticlockwise fashion.
- CCW
- counterclockwiseIn the direction of rotation opposite from clockwise.
- counter-clockwise Canada, USCounterclockwise; anticlockwise.
- withershins
- widdershinsAnticlockwise, counter-clockwise.
Meaning of clockwise
- adverb In a curve or twist corresponding to the movement of the hands of a clock.
- adjective Moving clockwise; having rotary motion in the manner of a clock.
clockwise in other languages
Questions about synonyms of clockwise
- What is another word for clockwise?
- Clockwise has 4 synonyms on Word.ws, such as deasil, CW, dextrorotatory and sunwise.
- What is the opposite of clockwise?
- The opposite of clockwise is counterclockwise.
- What does clockwise mean?
- Clockwise means in a curve or twist corresponding to the movement of the hands of a clock.
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