indeedadverb
uk/ɪnˈdiːd/us/ɪnˈdiːd/B1 really or certainly, often used to emphasize something:
Indeed, it could be the worst environmental disaster in Europe this century.
Evidence suggests that errors may indeed be occurring.
We live in strange times indeed.
mainly UK Many people are very poor indeed.
used to express that something is correct:
"Is this your dog?" "It is indeed."/"Indeed it is."
Yes, I did indeed say that.
C2 used to add some extra information that develops or supports something you have just said:
For such creatures, speed is not important - indeed it is counterproductive.
I am happy, indeed proud, to be associated with this project.
More examples
- "Have I met him?" "You have indeed - and I can remember what you said about him."
- The tests showed that your son does indeed have a hearing problem.
- "Can you really play the trumpet?" "I can indeed."
- If you are indeed a poet, let's hear one of your poems.
- "That's very strange, isn't it?" "Yes, indeed - I can't explain it."
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Certainty
- (as) clear as day idiom
- (as) sure as eggs is eggs idiom
- and that's flat! idiom
- assured
- assuredly
- bet
- consider it done idiom
- cut and dried
- decided
- decidedly
- definite
- dispute
- doubt
- mistake
- natch
- pronounced
- proof positive
- seal
- set/put the seal on sth idiom
- shadow
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Linguistics: very & extreme
Words & phrases expressing agreement & acceptance
Linguistics: connecting words joining words or phrases with similar or related meanings
indeedexclamation
uk/ɪnˈdiːd/us/ɪnˈdiːd/used to express surprise, anger, or lack of belief or interest:
"She said she won't come back until Monday." "Won't she, indeed?"
"When will we get a pay rise?" "When indeed?"
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Linguistics: interjections
- (well) what do you know! idiom
- aiyo
- alas
- aw shucks
- awesomesauce
- bam
- bless
- boo
- charming
- good show idiom
- goodness
- heck
- hot dog! idiom
- same to you idiom
- talk
- use your loaf idiom
- voilà
- wake up! idiom
- what an idea! idiom
- yes
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