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 litmus tests for continuing negotiations over the summer was proof China was indeed allowing the flow of critical minerals.

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Parkinson wrote he wanted a government witness statement attesting that China was indeed a national security threat at the time of the offense.

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The Ravens have indeed been slammed by injuries.

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It’s all steering toward what is indeed looking like the league’s most important moment, as Clark said.

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The result was stability indeed—and centuries of stagnation.

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