clockwise

CEFRB2

/ˈklɒkwaɪz/

adjective · adverb

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Moving in the same direction as the hands of a clock.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Moving clockwise; having rotary motion in the manner of a clock.

Examples

  • Do you have to turn it clockwise or counter-clockwise?

  • How do you tighten a screw, clockwise or counterclockwise?

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
2
Citations
2
Synonyms
2

Deep Dive

adverb

Extra meaning

  1. In a curve or twist corresponding to the movement of the hands of a clock.

More examples

In context

  • The top is turning clockwise.

  • In the southern hemisphere the flow of air around a low-pressure system is clockwise.

  • Turn the handle clockwise to open it.

Synonyms

Antonyms

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Origin

adjective

From clock + -wise.