indeed

adverb

in·​deed in-ˈdēd 

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.

Synonyms of indeed

• certainly
• surely
• definitely
• sure
• clearly
• probably

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Striking the perpetrators from polite society is, indeed, the only way to handle it. —Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 12 May 2026

Using a zero-knowledge proof, anyone who knows a solution to an NP problem can prove it without revealing the solution — indeed, without revealing any other information whatsoever. —Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 11 May 2026

The couple does indeed have two kids, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. —Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 11 May 2026

The New York Knicks were indeed searching for a messiah of basketball’s Mecca. —James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 11 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing indeed

• a friend in need is a friend indeed
• yes, indeed

Rhymes for indeed

• accede
• agreed
• airspeed
• alkyd
• bindweed
• chickweed
• concede
• decreed
• duckweed
• exceed
• flaxseed
• impede

Kids Definition

indeed

adverb

in·​deed in-ˈdēd 

: without any question : truly, certainly

—often used interjectionally to express disbelief or surprise