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counterclockwise vs anticlockwise

Moving in the opposite direction to the hands of a clock.

American
counterclockwise

“Turn the cap counterclockwise to open the jar.”

British
anticlockwise

“Turn the cap anticlockwise to open the jar.”

Good to know

Americans say "counterclockwise" while Britons say "anticlockwise." Both refer to exactly the same direction of rotation and are mutually understood.

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