indeed 1 of 2

adverb

in-ˈdēd How to pronounce indeed (audio)
Definition of indeednext
1
as in certainly
without any question I know that you can indeed do better than that

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2
as in definitely
not merely this but also that is not merely a reason, but is indeed the entire point

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3
as in actually
to tell the truth that woman can be difficult—indeed, she can be insufferable

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indeed

2 of 2

interjection

as in no
how surprising, doubtful, or unbelievable indeed, you really did shave all your hair off!

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Recent Examples of indeed
Adverb
Westland was founded in 2010, and has been making some of the best American single malt in the Pacific Northwest—and indeed the entire country—over the past 16 years. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026 And Eisenkot might indeed make changes that please Israel’s partners, such as slowing settlement construction. — Aluf Benn, Foreign Affairs, 23 Oct. 2026 Based on the Academy’s rules, Seyfried is indeed eligible to be nominated for an Oscar. — Nate Jones, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026 The week has indeed offered more drama than anything Netflix will put on its service this year. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for indeed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indeed
  1. certainly
  2. definitely
  3. actually
  4. no
  5. surely
  6. truly
  7. frankly
  8. why
Adverb
  • The sense of freedom from reading post-apocalyptic fiction aside (on the table, open for debate), writing it certainly has been a breath of fresh air.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026
  • But perhaps the image of Minaj onstage will inspire the MAGA set to adopt Demna’s revamp of the house—some of the caricatural archetypes in his most recent collection certainly leaned conservative.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of certainly
Adverb
  • Lipa's Chanel couture suit and matching hat were definitely the stars of the show, so wearing her hair long and loose would have competed with the statement-making ensemble.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 30 Oct. 2026
  • But when looking at the postcodes in our data, there’s definitely a pull to the west and southwest as a primary.
    — Elektra Kotsoni, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of definitely
Adverb
  • Everybody wants to bring back trip-hop, but no one remembers how filthy Dummy actually sounds.
    — Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 27 Oct. 2026
  • For once, the senseless rioting in Springfield is correct, because Marge, along with Patty and Selma, are actually witches.
    — Joshua Kurp, Vulture, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of actually
Interjection
  • At SoFi, much like his previous concerts, his performance was a reminder — no, a reinforcement — that nothing at that scale is by accident.
    — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Technically no, though there is a brief ACOTAR Easter egg in Kingdom of Ash.
    — Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of no
Adverb
  • The bike could surely be quite a bit lighter without the folding capability, but Lectric has made the entire Trike2 range foldable, so that's that!
    — Loz Blain October 26, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Much like the Whos down in Whoville kept the spirit of Christmas alive in spite of the Grinch’s gift-stealing gambit, Halloween revelers can surely find ways to enjoy merriment on Saturday.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of surely
Adverb
  • The group of girls are just truly amazing and really fight for each other.
    — Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Kate currently lives in the wilds of Connecticut with her husband, two sons, and a truly outrageous number of pets.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of truly
Adverb
  • The multilayered scheduling considerations for the latter make my head hurt, frankly.
    — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • For those who experienced his rise in real time (and, frankly, many at SoFi probably had, based on their millennial look), Jay has been a pop impresario, a cultural touchstone who helped graft hip-hop culture onto the mainstream.
    — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of frankly
Interjection
  • Why, oh why, do the Rangers keep throwing away almost certain victories in the final minutes of playoff games?
    — FILIP BONDY, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2017
Definition of why

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indeed
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