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 /

sentence connector

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 Court does not reach such conclusion lightly or hastily; indeed, it has given Defendants ample opportunity to rectify or explain their actions. None of their responses has been satisfactory," federal judge James Boasberg wrote.

From BBC

There is no appeal and indeed there is no formal process at all beyond the pronouncement: terrorist; guilty.

From Salon

It is indeed extremely doubtful if any permanent benefit comes to the world through such action.

From Salon

These spaces must exist well before elections, and indeed outside what we normally consider the political system.

From Salon

Forest management is indeed a sore spot in California, where decades of fire suppression have allowed vegetation to build up, which is in turn acting as fuel for the state’s larger and more frequent blazes.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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