1
: without any question : truly, undeniably
This is indeed very serious.
—often used interjectionally to express irony or disbelief or surprise"It was all a misunderstanding." "Was it indeed?"
2
: in reality
She does indeed work here.
3
: all things considered : as a matter of fact
I was very unsatisfied. Indeed, I filed a complaint.
Examples of indeed in a Sentence
I know that you can indeed do better than that.
that is not merely a reason, but is indeed the entire point
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Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
The statistics are indeed cause for concern.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2026
Widow turned aspiring government contractor Elizabeth Griscom Ross was indeed real.
—Marla Miller, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
These issues are profound indeed.
—Quanta Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for indeed
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“Indeed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indeed. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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