അർത്ഥം : Having intervening factors or persons or influences.
							ഉദാഹരണം : 
							Reflection from the ceiling provided a soft indirect light.
							Indirect evidence.
							An indirect cause.
							
അർത്ഥം : Not direct in spatial dimension. Not leading by a straight line or course to a destination.
							ഉദാഹരണം : 
							Sometimes taking an indirect path saves time.
							You must take an indirect course in sailing.
							
Direct in spatial dimensions. Proceeding without deviation or interruption. Straight and short.
A direct route.അർത്ഥം : Descended from a common ancestor but through different lines.
							ഉദാഹരണം : 
							Cousins are collateral relatives.
							An indirect descendant of the Stuarts.
							
പര്യായപദങ്ങൾ : collateral
അർത്ഥം : Extended senses. Not direct in manner or language or behavior or action.
							ഉദാഹരണം : 
							Making indirect but legitimate inquiries.
							An indirect insult.
							Doubtless they had some indirect purpose in mind.
							Though his methods are indirect they are not dishonest.
							Known as a shady indirect fellow.
							
Straightforward in means or manner or behavior or language or action.
A direct question.അർത്ഥം : Not as a direct effect or consequence.
							ഉദാഹരണം : 
							Indirect benefits.
							An indirect advantage.