Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
indirect speech
noun
/ˈɪn.dɪ.ˌrɛkt spiːch/
Definition
Indirect speech is a way of reporting what someone else has said, without quoting their exact words.
Examples
- She said that she was going to the store.
- John mentioned that he would finish his homework later.
- The teacher explained that the lesson would start at nine o’clock.
Meaning
It is commonly used in written and spoken language to convey the content of a conversation without using direct quotes.
Synonyms
- reported speech
- paraphrase
- indirect discourse
