indeed

[in-deed]

adverb

1. in fact; in reality; in truth; truly (used for emphasis, to confirm and amplify a previous statement, to indicate a concession or admission, or, interrogatively, to obtain confirmation).

   Indeed, it did rain as hard as predicted. Did you indeed finish the work?

interjection

1. (used as an expression of surprise, incredulity, irony, etc.).

   Indeed! I can scarcely believe it.

indeed

/ ɪnˈdiːd /

1. certainly; actually

   indeed, it may never happen

adverb

1. (intensifier)

   that is indeed amazing

2. or rather; what is more

   a comfortable, indeed extremely wealthy family

interjection

1. an expression of doubt, surprise, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of indeed¹

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English; originally phrase in deed

Example Sentences

Kennedy has indeed faced a lot of opposition in life, perhaps now more than ever.

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However, the Office for Budget Responsibility has now confirmed that although it did indeed downgrade productivity, it also predicted this would be "offset" by higher wages increasing the government's tax revenues.

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It’s possible that “Stranger Things” could be another “Harry Potter” or “Star Wars”-level franchise — something that can indeed generate billions of dollars over time.

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That was indeed the case, I later learned: Not all the physicians I use were in-network for the plans the tool identified for me.

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Autism also has been defined ever more broadly over the years — indeed, it’s seen today as a smorgasbord of conditions summed up as “autism spectrum disorder. “

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