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adverb
- 1. used to emphasize a statement or response confirming something already suggested: "it was not expected to last long, and indeed it took less than three weeks" Similar
- 2. used to introduce a further and stronger or more surprising point: "the idea is attractive to many men and indeed to many women"
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Learn the meaning and usage of the adverb and exclamation indeed, which can express emphasis, confirmation, or extra information. See sentences from the Cambridge English Corpus and translations in different languages.
Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the word indeed, an adverb that can express certainty, reality, or contrast. Find out how to use indeed in a sentence and see related phrases and articles.
adverb. in truth (often tends to intensify) “they said the car would break down and indeed it did”. “it is very cold indeed ”. “was indeed grateful”. “ indeed, the rain may still come”. synonyms: so. adverb. (used as an interjection) an expression of surprise or skepticism or irony etc.
- (especially British English) used after very and an adjective or adverb to emphasize a statement, description, etc. Thank you very much indeed! I was very sad indeed to hear of your father's death.
- used to emphasize a positive statement or answer. ‘Was he very angry?’ ‘ Indeed he was.’ ‘Do you agree?’ ‘ Indeed I do/Yes, indeed.’ ‘You said you'd help?’ ‘
- (formal, especially British English) used to add information to a statement. I don't mind at all. Indeed, I would be delighted to help. Today's youth live in a more affluent society than their grandparents, indeed even their parents.
- (informal, especially British English) used to show that you are surprised at something or that you find something silly. A ghost indeed! I've never heard anything so silly.
Indeed definition: 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). See examples of INDEED used in a sentence.
4 days ago · Learn the meaning, pronunciation, synonyms, and usage of the word indeed in British and American English. Find examples of indeed as an adverb, interjection, or sentence connector.
1 used to emphasize a positive statement or answer “Was he very angry?” “Indeed he was.” “Do you agree?” “Yes, indeed/Indeed I do.” “You said you'd help?” “I did indeed—yes.” It is indeed a remarkable achievement.