indirectly
Pronunciation: [ɪnˈdaɪrəktli]
Word
Context: “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.
Example
She indirectly suggested that we should try a new restaurant this weekend.
Example
He didn't directly tell me the news; instead, he indirectly avoided the topic.
Example
Did she indirectly mention the party, or was that just my imagination?
Context: “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.
Example
The new school policy indirectly improved student performance over time.
Example
The changes did not indirectly impact their decision; they were quite clear about it.
Example
Can a small act of kindness indirectly lead to big changes?
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