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ANTICLOCKWISE Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word anticlockwise. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word anticlockwise. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for ANTICLOCKWISE

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counterclockwise
adverbadv
adjective

• in the direction opposite to the rotation of the hands of a clock

adverb

• in a direction opposite to the direction in which the hands of a clock move

widdershins
verb, adverbv, adv
adverb

• The wrong way.

• Anticlockwise, counter-clockwise.

contraclockwise
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• in the direction opposite to the rotation of the hands of a clock

levorotatory
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• rotating to the left

positive
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.

• indicating existence or presence of a suspected condition or pathogen

• of or relating to positivism

• reckoned, situated or tending in the direction which naturally or arbitrarily is taken to indicate increase or progress or onward motion

noun

• the primary form of an adjective or adverb; denotes a quality without qualification, comparison, or relation to increase or diminution

• a film showing a photographic image whose tones correspond to those of the original subject

adjective satellite

• persuaded of; very sure

• involving advantage or good

• formally laid down or imposed

• impossible to deny or disprove

• greater than zero

• having a positive charge

• marked by excessive confidence

laevorotatory
adjectiveadj
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withershins
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adverb

• Anti-clockwise, in the contrary direction, especially to the left or opposite to the direction of the sun.

Best Hypernyms For ANTICLOCKWISE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for anticlockwise, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
direction movement rotation

Alternatives for COUNTERCLOCKWISE

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