Indeed: meaning, definitions and examples

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indeed

 

[ ษชnหˆdiหd ]

Adverb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adverb

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

Examples of usage

  • He is indeed a talented musician.
  • The weather forecast was indeed accurate.
  • She did indeed tell me about the meeting.
Context #2 | Adverb

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

actually, in fact, really

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น de fato

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคพเคธเฅเคคเคต เคฎเฅ‡เค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช in der Tat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดั–ะนัะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rzeczywiล›cie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฎŸ้š›ใซ (ใ˜ใฃใ•ใ„ใซ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท en effet

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ de hecho

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gerรงekten

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ค์ œ๋กœ (์‹ค์ œ๋กœ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ููŠ ุงู„ูˆุงู‚ุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ opravdu

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ naozaj

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็กฎๅฎž (quรจshรญ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ resniฤno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ raunverulega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆั‹ะฝ ะผำ™ะฝั–ะฝะดะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒ›แƒ“แƒ•แƒ˜แƒšแƒ”แƒจแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hษ™qiqษ™tษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ de hecho

Word origin

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At #804 in the frequency ranking, this word is highly important for effective communication. It's commonly used in daily situations and should be prioritized in your vocabulary building.