clockwise

American  

[klok-wahyz] / ˈklɒkˌwaɪz /

adverb

1. in the direction of the rotation of the hands of a clock as viewed from the front or above; circularly to the right from a point taken as the top.

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adjective

1. directed clockwise.

   a clockwise movement.

clockwise British  

/ ˈklɒkˌwaɪz /

adverb

1. in the direction that the hands of a clock rotate; from top to bottom towards the right when seen from the front

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Etymology

Origin of clockwise

First recorded in 1885–90; clock ¹ + -wise

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How does clockwise compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• clockwise vs. counterclockwise

Example Sentences

The typical group rotation pattern occurs in a clockwise fashion.

From MarketWatch

By changing the helicity, or twist, of the circularly polarized pulses, the team could stabilize either the clockwise or anti-clockwise arrangement of electric dipoles.

From Science Daily

When magnetic energy from the sun enters Earth's magnetic field, it moves clockwise on the dusk side of the planet and channels toward the poles.

From Science Daily

On Day 1, you play it clockwise; on Day 2, counterclockwise.

From The Wall Street Journal

A grandfather clock is topped with a miniature version in the living room, clockwise from left.

From Los Angeles Times

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