not directly

The phrase “not directly” has 4 syllables: not di-rect-ly

It's pronounced as /nɑt dəˈrɛktli/


What is synonym and antonym for not directly?

In the thesaurus, “not directly” has 50 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for not directly along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for not directly

  • anon
  • as a crow flies
  • at once
  • beeline
  • candidly
  • contiguously
  • dead
  • direct
  • due
  • exactly
  • first off
  • forthwith
  • honestly
  • immediately
  • in a second
  • in person
  • instantaneously
  • instanter
  • instantly
  • literally
  • openly
  • personally
  • plainly
  • plump
  • point-blank
  • precisely
  • presently
  • promptly
  • pronto
  • quickly
  • right
  • right away
  • shortly
  • slam-bang
  • slap
  • smack
  • smack dab
  • speedily
  • straight
  • straight off
  • straightaway
  • straightly
  • truthfully
  • undeviatingly
  • unequivocally
  • unswervingly
  • verbatim
  • without deviation
  • without prevarication
  • word for word

Antonyms for not directly

Meanings of not directly

  • adverb
    1. Not in a direct, immediate, or straightforward manner.

Example Sentences

  • The manager said he was not directly responsible for the mistake.
  • The changes will not directly affect current customers.
  • She was not directly involved in the decision-making process.
  • The new rule is not directly related to your department.
  • His comments were not directly aimed at anyone in particular.

On this page you'll find 53 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to not directly, such as: anon, as a crow flies, at once, beeline, candidly, contiguously, dead.

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