indeed

adverb

in·​deed in-ˈdēd 

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

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

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

Trump has indeed announced his intention to extend and expand the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), which cut the corporate tax rate for high earners. —Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 18 Aug. 2024

As rumored, the M5 Touring is indeed a 700-plus-hp beast. —Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2024

Two years on, the platform — now called X — has indeed become a haven for the type of free speech Musk has come to champion. —Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2024

Maybe the collaborative dinners of today are about more than meets the eye (or, indeed, the mouth). —Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 13 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing indeed

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

Kids Definition

indeed

adverb

in·​deed in-ˈdēd 

: without any question : truly, certainly

—often used interjectionally to express disbelief or surprise