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

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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!"

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

indeed

At Hollywood Forever, Geese showed they did indeed have the mettle to run their scabrous noise into arenas.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

Even without a prenuptial or, indeed, a postnuptial agreement, you can set up a trust for your sons.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026

"For those countries that are most vulnerable, this is where the consumption basket is heavily weighted towards energy and food, and so indeed it is much much more difficult," she said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026

"When we track those test particles, we see they indeed fall right onto the surface of the star," Householder says.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 10, 2026

And indeed, now he felt—with piercing certainty—that Captain’s was gone.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

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