English Synonym Finder

counterwise

Definitions

In a direction opposite to that of the hands of a clock; counterclockwise.

In a manner that is contrary or opposed to a given direction or position.

Examples

The gears were designed to rotate counterwise to ensure the mechanism functioned smoothly.

He turned the dial counterwise to loosen the tension on the spring.

Synonyms

contrariwise conversely oppositely counter inversely

Antonyms

likewise similarly correspondingly identically congruently