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indirectly
[ in-duh-rekt-lee, -dahy- ]
adverb
- in a roundabout way; not by the shortest or straightest path:
Since I had time to spare I took a bus that went a bit indirectly to my destination, and saw places on the way that I never knew existed.
- by a connection that is not immediate:
We all pay into the federal tax system indirectly when we purchase goods from companies that pay taxes.
- in a way that is veiled or not straightforward; obliquely:
I use poetic language to speak indirectly about those things that seem to slip from our grasp as soon as we name them.
- deviously or covertly:
The ad comes from a group indirectly funded by the cult and calling itself by another name.
- Grammar. as indirect discourse; not as an actual quotation:
If I’m reporting the person’s speech indirectly, I’d speak about them in the third person—using “she,” “he,” or “they.”
Other 51Թ Forms
- ·-·徱·· adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of indirectly1
Example Sentences
"Russia's involvement of China, along with other countries, whether directly or indirectly, in this war in Europe is a clear signal that Putin intends to do anything but end the war," he said.
On 18 March, Zelensky had indirectly confirmed that Ukrainian troops were there.
Rashes can be spread indirectly by plant hairs and glandular goo that quite literally stick around.
Trump has also reduced the workforce indirectly by eliminating or hollowing out entire departments, offices and agencies.
In the show, Kamra sang a parody of a Bollywood song where he indirectly referred to Shinde as a traitor, outraging his supporters.
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