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Turn the knob clockwise to tighten it.
What does Clockwise mean?
Moving the direction a clock hand moves.
Dictionary definition
Moving in the same direction as clock hands.
Example sentences
Clockwise in a sentence
medium
The arrow moved clockwise around the circle.
hard
Clockwise motion follows the same direction as the hands of a clock.
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What does clockwise mean?
Clockwise means moving in the same direction as clock hands.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to clockwise?
Clock direction is close in meaning to clockwise in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a good contrast to clockwise?
Counterclockwise gives a useful opposite or contrast to clockwise.
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WordClockwise.
Partadverb, adjective.
MeaningClockwise means Moving the direction a clock hand moves.
ExampleExample: Turn the knob clockwise to tighten it.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- klok · wyz
- Strongest beat
- klok
- Ending
- wyz
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on klok.
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Synonyms
Words like Clockwise
clock directionA similar word or phrase for clockwise in this meaning.
rightward aroundA similar word or phrase for clockwise in this meaning.
Antonyms
Opposite words
counterclockwiseA useful contrast to clockwise in this meaning.
reverse directionA useful contrast to clockwise in this meaning.
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Word family
Clockwise word family
Base word
clockwise
noun
clockwises
Plural form of clockwise when used as a countable noun.
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Hint for students
Clockwise means moving in the same direction as the hands on a clock.
Common mix-up
Clockwise is not the same as right. Clockwise is a turning direction, not always a straight move to the right.
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Write one sentence that shows clockwise without using the word clockwise. Model sentence: Rotate the knob the same way a clock hand moves from 12 to 3. Clue words: rotate, same way, clock hand, 12 to 3 Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show the direction a clock’s hands move?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: 'Turn the lid clockwise to tighten it.' Why does clockwise fit better than backward?
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