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indeed

/ɪnˈdiːd/

/ɪnˈdid/

Translations

indeedadverb

Used to emphasize a statement or to confirm it; often means 'in fact' or 'certainly'.

indeedinterjection

Used to express agreement, surprise, skepticism, or emphasis.

indeedadverb

/ɪnˈdiːd/

/ɪnˈdid/

Synonyms

indeed (emphatic)

in fact

indeedinterjection

/ɪnˈdiːd/

/ɪnˈdid/

Synonyms

you don't say

is that so

oh really

Definitions

indeedadverb

Used to emphasize that a statement is true, important, or surprising; in fact; certainly.

The task was indeed more difficult than we expected.

indeedinterjection

Used to express agreement, acknowledgment, surprise, or mild skepticism.

Indeed! That is exactly what I meant.

indeedadverb

Really, certainly.

She is, indeed, the best candidate for the job.

Used to introduce extra information that develops something stated earlier.

I think so, indeed I am sure of it.

indeedinterjection

Used to express irony.

Indeed! Did he tell you that?