indirectly

B1 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ˌɪn.dɪˈɹek(t).li/ UK /ˌɪn.dɪˈɹɛk(t).li/ See IPA manual

Freq #21789

Meanings

1

adv
In a way that is not direct or immediate.

His drinking harmed his health directly and caused problems for his family indirectly.
2

adv
In a way that is not open or straightforward.

She answered the question very indirectly.

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Opposites

directly

Etymology

From Middle English inderectely, indirectly, equivalent to indirect + -ly or in- + directly.

inderectely Middle English

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Describing Qualities

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