evidence vs direct evidence

direct evidence vs evidence

evidence and direct evidence both are nouns.

evidence is a verb but direct evidence is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
evidence	Yes	No	Yes	No
direct evidence	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, direct evidence is a hyponym of evidence; that is, direct evidence is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than evidence:

evidence: (law) all the means by which any alleged matter of fact whose truth is investigated at judicial trial is established or disproved
direct evidence: evidence (usually the testimony of a witness) directly related to the fact in dispute

Other hyponyms of evidence include exhibit, testimony, corpus delicti, circumstantial evidence, indirect evidence, corroborating evidence, hearsay evidence, state's evidence, counter-evidence, counterevidence.

evidence (noun)	direct evidence (noun)
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief	evidence (usually the testimony of a witness) directly related to the fact in dispute
(law) all the means by which any alleged matter of fact whose truth is investigated at judicial trial is established or disproved
an indication that makes something evident

evidence (verb)	direct evidence (verb)
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
provide evidence for
give evidence

Difference between evidence and direct evidence

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