Indirectly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌɪn.dɪˈɹɛk(t).li/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Indirectly is an adverb meaning In an indirect manner.
Meaning
In an indirect manner.
Example Sentences
His alcoholism had a direct effect on his health, and indirectly caused problems for others.
For while he refers to his gout (a good disease), he does not mention the complaint which indirectly killed him, his hydrocele – an enlargement of the scrotum.
At laſt a new Ceſſation of Hoſtilities upon theſe Points was reſolved on; yet the Hatred continues, and the War goes on, though more covertly, and more indirectly than before.
Antonyms for indirectly
Common opposites include directly, flat, straight.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include implicitly, secondarily, publicly, incidentally, tangentially, directly.
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