American English
/ɪn.dɚˈɛk.li/
4 syllables · Stress the third syllable.
In a way that uses another person, thing, or step instead of going straight to the result.
In indirectly, many speakers pronounce the /t/ clearly (/ɪn.dɚˈɛkt̚.li/), while others make it very light or leave it out (/ɪn.dɚˈɛk.li/).
In a way that uses another person, thing, or step instead of going straight to the result.
The new rule indirectly affects small businesses.
She heard the news indirectly from a friend.
indirectly affect · indirectly benefit · indirectly influence
[subject] + indirectly + [verb]
indirectly + affected by + [noun]
Without saying or showing something clearly; by suggesting it rather than stating it openly.
He indirectly criticized my decision.
Her comment indirectly suggested that I was late.
Use this word when the message is not stated openly. It does not always mean that the speaker is trying to avoid being clear.
indirectly criticize · indirectly suggest · indirectly refer to
[subject] + indirectly + [verb] + [object]
indirectly + suggest + [that-clause]