indeed

American  

[in-deed] / ɪnˈdid /

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?

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interjection

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

   Indeed! I can scarcely believe it.

indeed British  

/ ɪnˈdiːd /

1. certainly; actually

   indeed, it may never happen

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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

Etymology

Origin of indeed

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

Example Sentences

Salah is indeed a victim of his own standards and as such, his drop-off has been felt dearly.

From BBC

The California types risk being overly provincial here, as if movie and TV production aren’t already being dispersed to global production centers and, indeed, into cyberspace with AI.

From The Wall Street Journal

"We cannot describe what happened as an incident. There was indeed a drone, which was dealt with very pro-actively by our Swedish partner," Rufo said.

From Barron's

They do indeed appear to be at the back.

From BBC

But Scotland has actually had 16% less rainfall than in a normal winter - despite some parts of the east being very wet indeed.

From BBC

Related Words

• absolutely
• certainly
• easily
• naturally
• really
• surely
• truly
• undeniably
• undoubtedly
• very
• very much