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clockwise

adv. manner
B1 Intermediate US //ˈkɫɑˌkwaɪz// UK //klˈɒkwaɪz// clock·wise

adv. moving in the same direction as the hands of a clock. You use this to describe a circular motion that turns to the right at the top.

adv. moving in a direction that corresponds to the rotation of the hands of a clock. Often used to describe rotational movement or the orientation of a sequence.


SIMPLE

Turn the key clockwise to unlock the door.

CONTEXTUAL

The instructions say to stir the mixture clockwise for three minutes until it becomes thick.

COMPLEX

The dancers moved in a clockwise direction around the fire, maintaining a steady rhythm that matched the beating of the drums.

Antonyms
Origin

From clock + -wise.

Usage

Can function as both an adverb and an adjective without changing form. When used as an adverb, it typically follows the verb it modifies.

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