indeed
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
Britannica Dictionary definition of INDEED
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without any question
— used to stress the truth of a statement
— often used after very
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Indeed, he is a great poet. = He is indeed a great poet.
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This is indeed [=certainly] a matter of great importance.
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They were indeed heroes, though they were never honored.
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She does indeed work here.
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I will indeed be there.
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The problem is a serious one indeed.
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“Do you know him?” “I do indeed.” = “Indeed I do.”
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“Do you know him?” “Yes, indeed!” [=I certainly do]
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This is a very nice house indeed.
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Thank you very much indeed.
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— used in response to a statement that is regarded as doubtful or surprising
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“I did my best.” “Did you indeed?”
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“The project is still on schedule.” “Is it indeed?”
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“He claims that it was just a misunderstanding.” “Indeed?”
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formal
— used when making a statement that adds to or strengthens a previous statement
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He likes to have things his own way; indeed, he can be very stubborn.
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She is quite lovely, indeed a beauty.
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Many people objected. Indeed, my uncle complained in writing.
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It is possible—indeed, probable—that the crime was an inside job.
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— used in a question that repeats and emphasizes a preceding question to show that you do not know the answer
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“How can we help them?” “How, indeed?”
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“When will they come here again?” “When, indeed?”
