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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?

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
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interjection

  1. an expression of doubt, surprise, etc

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Etymology

Origin of indeed

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English; originally phrase in deed

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