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indirect

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌɪndəˈrekt/ · UK /ˌɪndaɪˈrekt/

indirect means: Expressed or done through hints, other people, or other things instead of openly or immediately.

adjective

NOT EXPLICITB2

Expressed or done through hints, other people, or other things instead of openly or immediately.

  • His indirect criticism upset me.
  • The decision had an indirect effect on prices.
  • We found indirect evidence that someone had entered.

Similar words: roundabout

Opposites: direct

Common phrases: indirect criticism, indirect effect, indirect reference

LONGER ROUTEB2

Following a longer way instead of going straight to a place.

  • We took an indirect route home.
  • The bus follows an indirect path through several villages.
  • Why choose such an indirect journey?

Similar words: roundabout, circuitous

Opposites: direct

Common phrases: indirect route, indirect path, indirect journey

Questions about indirect

What does indirect mean?

Expressed or done through hints, other people, or other things instead of openly or immediately.

What is indirect in other languages?

Türkçe: dolaylı · Español: indirecto · Français: indirect · Deutsch: indirekt · Italiano: indiretto · 日本語: 間接的な

How do you pronounce indirect?

In American English /ˌɪndəˈrekt/; in British English /ˌɪndaɪˈrekt/.

How do you use indirect in a sentence?

His indirect criticism upset me. The decision had an indirect effect on prices.

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