Indirect - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˌɪndəˈrekt|  American pronunciation of the word indirect
Brit.  |ɪndɪˈrekt|  British pronunciation of the word indirect

adjective

- having intervening factors or persons or influences
reflection from the ceiling provided a soft indirect light
indirect evidence
an indirect cause
- not as a direct effect or consequence
indirect benefits
an indirect advantage

Extra examples

We took an indirect route.

These plants grow best in bright indirect light.

He gave only vague, indirect answers to our questions.

They used indirect methods of investigation.

There were many indirect references to his earlier books.

Looking at her watch was her indirect way of telling him it was time to leave.

Poor nutrition may have been an indirect cause of the disease.

The cigarette stubs were indirect evidence that someone had been smoking in the room.

“He said that he would call later,” is an example of indirect speech since his actual words were “I'll call later.”

The indirect way's the nearest.

Losing weight is an indirect result of smoking cigarettes.

The indirect effects of climate change may be profound.

They took an indirect route, avoiding the town centre.

George's comments were an indirect way of blaming me.

Perhaps I was indirectly responsible for the misunderstanding.

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