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Wordabulary

indirect

Pronunciation
Adjective B1 Intermediate

Quick answer

Not going straight to the point, or not following the most direct route.

"We took an indirect route to avoid the traffic on the highway."

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

roundabout circuitous

Antonyms

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "We took an _____ route to avoid the traffic on the highway."

Answer: indirect

In your own words, what does "indirect" mean?

Not going straight to the point, or not following the most direct route.

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