Entry Word: indeed

Function: adverb

Meaning: 1 without any question <I know that you can indeed do better than that>

Synonyms assuredly, certainly, definitely, doubtless, forsooth, incontestably, incontrovertibly, indisputably, really, surely, truly, undeniably, undoubtedly, unquestionably

Related Words conceivably, likely, perhaps, possibly, probably; clearly, obviously, unmistakably

Phrases by all means, for sure

2 not merely this but also <that is not merely a reason, but is indeed the entire point> — see even