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

The Home Office indeed wanted to send the man home as an illegal immigrant.

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When the person in charge of the nation’s civil rights enforcement can’t muster even a modicum of civility, we’re living in some very dark times indeed.

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"This is wonderful news indeed, and very well deserved," said Professor Lesley Cohen, Associate Provost in the Department of Physics at Imperial College London.

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And Cooper's social circle now included some very upper class people indeed.

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Fine margins indeed - but there is no denying the remarkable swing in fortunes.

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