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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At just six months old, the leaf monkey curled up inside DNP vet Thanawadee Phaichana's rubber-gloved hand is very small indeed.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
There is, indeed, a wider design to many of the book’s details.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
An hour later, the boat indeed does return, but to another gathering that has emerged on a different part of the beach.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
Diamond’s 1997 “Guns, Germs, and Steel” convinced many readers that history is indeed contextual.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
I had never seen wolves kill a large animal and indeed have not seen it since.
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
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