indirectly
Prononciation : [ɪnˈdaɪrəktli]
Mot
Contexte : « communication »
(adverb) when you say something in a way that doesn’t directly express it. Like when you talk about something without saying it straight out, using hints or suggestions instead.
Exemple
She indirectly suggested that we should try a new restaurant this weekend.
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He didn't directly tell me the news; instead, he indirectly avoided the topic.
Exemple
Did she indirectly mention the party, or was that just my imagination?
Contexte : « effects or consequences »
(adverb) when something happens as a result of something else, but not in a straightforward way. It’s like when one thing causes another, but there are other steps in between.
Exemple
The new school policy indirectly improved student performance over time.
Exemple
The changes did not indirectly impact their decision; they were quite clear about it.
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Can a small act of kindness indirectly lead to big changes?
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