indeed
Americanadverb
interjection
adverb
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(intensifier)
that is indeed amazing
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or rather; what is more
a comfortable, indeed extremely wealthy family
interjection
Etymology
Origin of indeed
First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English; originally phrase in deed
Explanation
Use the word indeed to add emphasis to a statement. Think if it as another way to say: "That's right," or "Oh, yeah." Are you seriously going to eat that entire chocolate cake? Indeed, I am. Indeed originates from the phrase in dede meaning "in fact, in truth." When you use the word indeed, you are underscoring that something is true. The word is also used when you want to introduce a point that's even truer than the last one you made. "Yes, I passed the test, and indeed, got the highest score in the class." In other words, it's a polite way to say, "Take that!"
Vocabulary lists containing indeed
Example Sentences
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If the world record does not fall in London, or indeed sooner, Hodgkinson will have the opportunity to race again on home soil at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham in August.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
When Adam’s tree fell into Brian’s yard during a storm, therefore, Brian would indeed be responsible for cleaning up his portion and filing a claim with his own homeowner’s insurance for any covered damage.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
If fertility continues to fall, we may indeed drift toward the world Aldous Huxley imagined—a “brave new world” possible only with test-tube babies.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
No one doubts that pardons are indeed irreversible.
From Slate • May 26, 2026
As for the children being proof of the value of Penelope’s education...well, the Incorrigibles’ best behavior was very good indeed, but their less-than-best could be positively hair-raising.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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