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adverb in·deed \in-ˈdēd\

Definition of indeed

  1. 1 :  without any question :  truly, undeniably —often used interjectionally to express irony or disbelief or surprise

  2. 2 :  in reality

  3. 3 :  all things considered :  as a matter of fact

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Examples of indeed in a Sentence

  1. I know that you can indeed do better than that.

  2. that is not merely a reason, but is indeed the entire point

First Known Use of indeed

14th century

indeed Synonyms

Synonyms
all right, alright, assuredly, certainly, clearly, definitely, doubtless, easily, forsooth, hands down, inarguably, incontestably, incontrovertibly, indisputably, plainly, really, so, sure, surely, truly, unarguably, undeniably, undoubtedly, unquestionably, by all means, by all odds, damn well, for certain, for sure
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conceivably, likely, perhaps, possibly, probably; obviously, unmistakably

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INDEED Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of indeed for English Language Learners

  • : without any question

  • —used in response to a statement that is regarded as doubtful or surprising

  • —used when making a statement that adds to or strengthens a previous statement

INDEED Defined for Kids

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adverb in·deed \in-ˈdēd\

Definition of indeed for Students

  1. :  truly … their plan was indeed a risky one. — Lemony Snicket, The Austere Academy

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