1. indirect
adjective. ['ˌɪndɝˈɛkt'] having intervening factors or persons or influences.
Antonyms
- top
Etymology
- direct (English)
- directus (Latin)
- in- (English)
- in (Latin)
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Words that Rhyme with Indirect Object
- teleconnect
- overprotect
- interconnect
- disrespect
- reinspect
- misdirect
- disinfect
- disconnect
- reconnect
- recollect
- nondirect
- interject
- disaffect
- suspect
- subject
- resurrect
- respect
- reflect
- reelect
- redirect
- project
- neglect
- intersect
- inspect
- incorrect
- expect
- deflect
- confect
- unchecked
- select
Example sentences of the word indirect-object
1. Noun Phrase
To make the sentence more complex and to give the reader more information, add an indirect object.
2. Noun Phrase
Between 41 and 46 months of age, the indirect object will make its appearance in sentences.
3. Noun Phrase
To understand indirect objects, it is necessary to understand basic sentence structure.
4. Noun Phrase
The indirect object must be placed after the action verb.
2. indirect
adjective. ['ˌɪndɝˈɛkt'] not direct in spatial dimension; not leading by a straight line or course to a destination.
Synonyms
- askance
- sidelong
- squint-eyed
- diversionary
- meandering
- roundabout
- wandering
- circuitous
- winding
- devious
- asquint
- directness
- straightness
- squint
- squinty
- askant
- rambling
Antonyms
- straight
- direct
- uncoiled
- honest
Etymology
- direct (English)
- directus (Latin)
- in- (English)
- in (Latin)
3. indirect
adjective. ['ˌɪndɝˈɛkt'] descended from a common ancestor but through different lines.
Synonyms
- collateral
Antonyms
- unrelated
- bottom
Etymology
- direct (English)
- directus (Latin)
- in- (English)
- in (Latin)
4. indirect
adjective. ['ˌɪndɝˈɛkt'] not as a direct effect or consequence.
Antonyms
- horizontal
Etymology
- direct (English)
- directus (Latin)
- in- (English)
- in (Latin)
5. indirect
adjective. ['ˌɪndɝˈɛkt'] extended senses; not direct in manner or language or behavior or action.
Synonyms
- backhanded
- tortuous
- mealy-mouthed
- periphrastic
- roundabout
- digressive
- excursive
- oblique
- circumlocutory
- circuitous
- devious
- mealymouthed
- ambagious
- discursive
- allusive
- circumlocutious
- rambling
Antonyms
- lawful
- dishonesty
- erect
- regular
Etymology
- direct (English)
- directus (Latin)
- in- (English)
- in (Latin)
6. object
noun. ['ˈɑːbdʒɛkt, əbˈdʒɛkt'] a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow.
Synonyms
- stuff
- wall
- draw
- small beer
- ribbon
- discard
- souvenir
- ground
- filler
- commemorative
- peculiarity
- je ne sais quoi
- portion
- ice
- vagabond
- formation
- vehicle
- rarity
- geological formation
- head
- part
- shiner
- whole
- prop
- neighbor
- hoodoo
- solid ground
- earth
- relic
- physical object
- makeweight
- growth
- land
- film
- good luck charm
- paring
- oddity
- hail
- fomite
- property
- web
- curiosity
- dry land
- thread
- soil
- trivia
- neighbour
- charm
- keepsake
- snake
- lot
- floater
- trifle
- location
- token
- catch
- oddment
- physical entity
- moon
- curio
- remains
- triviality
- unit
- finding
Antonyms
- conductor
- unclog
- unstuff
- pull
7. object
verb. ['ˈɑːbdʒɛkt, əbˈdʒɛkt'] express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent.
Synonyms
- make a stink
- demur
- cavil
- raise a stink
- remonstrate
- disapprove
- mind
- except
- raise hell
- carp
- reject
- chicane
- challenge
Antonyms
- commonality
- good fortune
- bad luck
- misfortune
8. object
noun. ['ˈɑːbdʒɛkt, əbˈdʒɛkt'] the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable).
Synonyms
- goal
- point
- grail
- thing
- objective
- business
- end
- target
Antonyms
- invest
- deposit
- sheathe
- disarrange
9. object
noun. ['ˈɑːbdʒɛkt, əbˈdʒɛkt'] (grammar) a constituent that is acted upon.
Synonyms
- prepositional object
- object of a preposition
- retained object
- indirect object
- grammatical constituent
- direct object
- constituent
Antonyms
- thicken
- disconnect
- unfasten
- figure
10. object
noun. ['ˈɑːbdʒɛkt, əbˈdʒɛkt'] the focus of cognitions or feelings.
Synonyms
- hallucination
- centre of attention
- content
- center
- hobgoblin
- infatuation
- centre
- passion
- antipathy
- mental object
- love
- bugbear
- center of attention
- cognitive content
Antonyms
- adduct
- push
- repel
- abduct