Indeed: meaning, definitions and examples
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indeed
[ ษชnหdiหd ]
in agreement or in fact
Indeed is used to emphasize a statement or response confirming something already suggested. It is often used to agree with a previous statement or to add more information.
Synonyms
certainly, truly, undoubtedly.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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indeed |
This word is often used to emphasize a statement or confirm a previous statement, especially in formal or written contexts.
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certainly |
Used to express assuredness or strong agreement, often in response to a request or statement.
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truly |
This word emphasizes sincerity or authenticity, often used in genuine affirmations or when expressing deep emotions.
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undoubtedly |
Used to assert something as beyond question or doubt, often to reinforce the truth of a statement.
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Examples of usage
- He is indeed a talented musician.
- The weather forecast was indeed accurate.
- She did indeed tell me about the meeting.
used to introduce a further and stronger or more surprising point
Indeed can also be used to introduce a point that is stronger or more surprising than the previous one. It is often used to emphasize a contrast or to provide additional information.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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indeed |
Used to emphasize a statement or response, affirming its truth.
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actually |
Used to express something surprising or to correct someone.
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in fact |
Used to give more information that supports or strengthens what has just been said.
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really |
Used to emphasize the truth or sincerity of a statement, often to express surprise or to ask for confirmation.
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Examples of usage
- She didn't seem very happy. Indeed, she was quite upset.
- The movie was not only entertaining but indeed thought-provoking.
Translations
Translations of the word "indeed" in other languages:
๐ต๐น de fato
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเคพเคธเฅเคคเคต เคฎเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช in der Tat
๐ฎ๐ฉ memang
๐บ๐ฆ ะดัะนัะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ rzeczywiลcie
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฎ้ใซ (ใใฃใใใซ)
๐ซ๐ท en effet
๐ช๐ธ de hecho
๐น๐ท gerรงekten
๐ฐ๐ท ์ค์ ๋ก (์ค์ ๋ก)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูู ุงููุงูุน
๐จ๐ฟ opravdu
๐ธ๐ฐ naozaj
๐จ๐ณ ็กฎๅฎ (quรจshรญ)
๐ธ๐ฎ resniฤno
๐ฎ๐ธ raunverulega
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะฝ ะผำะฝัะฝะดะต
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแแแแแแแจแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ hษqiqษtษn
๐ฒ๐ฝ de hecho
Etymology
The word 'indeed' originated from Middle English 'in dede', which means 'in fact'. It has been used in English since the 14th century. The word has evolved over time to its current usage as an adverb to emphasize agreement, confirmation, or additional information.