Basic Details
Word: Clockwise
Part of Speech: Adverb
Meaning: In the direction that the hands of a clock move, i.e., to the right.
Synonyms: Rightward, to the right
Antonyms: Anticlockwise, counterclockwise
Idioms and Phrases
- Turn the clock back: To revert to an earlier time or a previous state. Example: "Sometimes I wish I could turn the clock back to when we were all together."
- Against the clock: Doing something as quickly as possible. Example: "We were racing against the clock to finish the project before the deadline."
Usage Examples
Example 1: When you set the dial, make sure to turn it clockwise to increase the time.
Example 2: To untangle the rope, pull it in a clockwise direction.
Example 3: The gears in the clock rotate clockwise to keep perfect time.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the term "clockwise" originated from the way the original mechanical clocks were designed in the 14th century? They were set up to move in the same direction as the sun's path in the Northern Hemisphere.
Famous Quote
"The clock is running. Make the most of today." Dale Carnegie
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "clockwise" mean?
a) In the opposite direction of a clock
b) In the direction the hands of a clock move
c) Moving in a straight line
d) To go backwards
Answer: b) In the direction the hands of a clock move
2. Which of these is a synonym of "clockwise"?
a) Upward
b) Rightward
c) Downward
d) Leftward
Answer: b) Rightward
3. What is the opposite of "clockwise"?
a) Anticlockwise
b) Upward
c) Rightward
d) No opposite
Answer: a) Anticlockwise
4. Which sentence uses "clockwise" correctly?
a) The clock turned anticlockwise this morning.
b) She turned the doorknob clockwise to open it.
c) The river flowed clockwise down the mountain.
d) He ran clockwise around the field during recess.
Answer: b) She turned the doorknob clockwise to open it.
5. Which idiom relates to the concept of time?
a) Turn the clock back
b) Against the clock
c) In the nick of time
d) Both a and b
Answer: d) Both a and b
