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  1. indirectly:
  2. indirect:


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Detailed Synonyms for indirectly in English

indirectly:

indirectly adv

  1. indirectly
    – not in a forthright manner 1
    indirectly
    – not in a forthright manner 1

Antonyms for "indirectly":


Related Definitions for "indirectly":

  1. not in a forthright manner1
    • he answered very indirectly1

indirect:

indirect adj

  1. indirect
  2. indirect
    – not direct in spatial dimension; not leading by a straight line or course to a destination 1
    indirect
    – not direct in spatial dimension; not leading by a straight line or course to a destination 1
    • indirect adj
      • sometimes taking an indirect path saves time1
      • you must take an indirect course in sailing1
  3. indirect
    – extended senses; not direct in manner or language or behavior or action 1
    indirect
    – extended senses; not direct in manner or language or behavior or action 1
    • indirect adj
      • making indirect but legitimate inquiries1
      • an indirect insult1
      • doubtless they had some indirect purpose in mind1
      • though his methods are indirect they are not dishonest1
      • known as a shady indirect fellow1
  4. indirect
    – having intervening factors or persons or influences 1
    indirect
    – having intervening factors or persons or influences 1
    • indirect adj
      • reflection from the ceiling provided a soft indirect light1
      • indirect evidence1
      • an indirect cause1
  5. indirect
    – descended from a common ancestor but through different lines 1
    indirect; collateral
    – descended from a common ancestor but through different lines 1
    • indirect adj
      • an indirect descendant of the Stuarts1
    • collateral adj
      • cousins are collateral relatives1
  6. indirect
    – not as a direct effect or consequence 1
    indirect
    – not as a direct effect or consequence 1
    • indirect adj
      • indirect benefits1
      • an indirect advantage1

indirect

  1. indirect

Related Words for "indirect":

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Alternate Synonyms for "indirect":


Antonyms for "indirect":


Related Definitions for "indirect":

  1. not direct in spatial dimension; not leading by a straight line or course to a destination1
    • sometimes taking an indirect path saves time1
    • you must take an indirect course in sailing1
  2. extended senses; not direct in manner or language or behavior or action1
    • making indirect but legitimate inquiries1
    • an indirect insult1
    • doubtless they had some indirect purpose in mind1
    • though his methods are indirect they are not dishonest1
    • known as a shady indirect fellow1
  3. having intervening factors or persons or influences1
    • reflection from the ceiling provided a soft indirect light1
    • indirect evidence1
    • an indirect cause1
  4. descended from a common ancestor but through different lines1
    • an indirect descendant of the Stuarts1
  5. not as a direct effect or consequence1
    • indirect benefits1
    • an indirect advantage1