indeed
ɪnˈdiːd
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Definition of indeed - Reverso English Dictionary

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Adverb

1.
agreementused to confirm or agree with something
  • Yes, indeed, I will be there.
absolutely certainly truly
2.
emphasisgives extra force to 'very' or emphasizes a word
  • The movie was very interesting indeed.
certainly truly undoubtedly
3.
additionintroduces a further comment or statement
  • The meal was delicious indeed, everyone enjoyed it.
furthermore moreover
4.
truthRaretruly or in factRare
  • He was indeed the best player.
actually really truly
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Expressions with indeed

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used to emphasize agreement or confirmation
Yes indeed, I will be there on time.
emphasizes a statement's significance or impressiveness
Winning the championship twice, that's indeed saying something.
very strong or meaningful compliment from someone important
Coming from her, that's praise indeed.

Origin of indeed

Old English, in dēd (in action)

Terms with indeed included in their meaning

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yeaadv.
affirmation
yes, indeed in an old-fashioned way

Examples of indeed in a sentence

  • The weather is nice, indeed, perfect for a walk.
  • The cake was delicious indeed, with rich flavors.
  • She was very kind indeed, helping everyone.
  • The weather was perfect for a picnic indeed, making everyone happy.
  • Indeed, the project was a success, exceeding all expectations.
  • Indeed, the rumors were true.

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  1. French:en effet, vraiment, ...
  2. German:tatsächlich, wahrlich, ...
  3. Italian:certamente, proprio, ...
  4. Spanish:efectivamente, de hecho, ...
  5. Portuguese:de facto, com efeito, ...
  6. Chinese:确实, 实在, ...
  7. Japanese:確かに, 実に, ...
  8. Arabic:بِالفِعْلِ, حَقًّا, ...
  9. Hebrew:בֶּאֱמֶת, ...
  10. Russian:действительно, поистине, ...
  11. Ukrainian:дійсно, навіть, ...
  12. Hindi:निश्चय ही, वाकई, ...
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