indeed

adverb

in·​deed in-ˈdēd How to pronounce indeed (audio)
1
: without any question : truly, undeniably
often used interjectionally to express irony or disbelief or surprise
2
: in reality
3
: all things considered : as a matter of fact

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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The Football Bowl Subdivision may indeed be too big. Chris Vannini, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025 Building or expanding power plants to generate that much electricity on Altman’s timetable indeed seems almost inconceivable. Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025 But the striking resemblance to TikTok and other short-form video apps sends the message that these platforms are indeed trying to be a destination for viewing content rather than just a forum for creators. Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025 When the past does indeed come knocking on Bob’s door, flushing him out of his home with shock troops and smoke grenades, Bob is forced to violently recalibrate his relationship to the present. David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 10 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for indeed

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of indeed was in the 14th century

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“Indeed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indeed. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.

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indeed

adverb
in·​deed in-ˈdēd How to pronounce indeed (audio)
: without any question : truly, certainly
often used interjectionally to express disbelief or surprise

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