Meaning of word indeed


Indeed, this is a classic book, still owned by many players.


Indeed, we assume that the phonetic processes of the type described are generally not accessible to overt manipulation.


Indeed, the cases cover all possible normal purely negative 2-programs without virtual constraints.


Indeed, people’s social and psychological attributes shape their behaviour but, in many ways, behaviour is only partially predictable.


Indeed, he had further success, because some of his pupils were allowed to go on to further study after all.


Indeed, these characteristics in retired people can also be seen as a protective shield with regard to their entry into retired life.


Indeed, representations in the brain are not thought by visual neuroscientists to be point-by-point picture-like representations.


Indeed, the wish to avoid such veto power may both contribute to surplus coalitions and to grand coalitions between major parties.


Indeed, patients were often reluctant to be prescribed a detoxification drug which had not led to them successfully achieving abstinence in the past.


Indeed, the history of widowhood has been one of the most fruitful paths for the exploration of female identity.


Then yesterday, and, indeed, any day in the past year, cannot be set in correspondence with a past year beginning subsequently to that day.


Indeed, in the robotic field the solution of the force distribution in multi-chains mechanisms is not unique and involves the solution of an optimization problem.


Indeed, lifespan is strongly influenced by reproduction and associated stresses, for which genetic variation has been documented.


Every natural system is subject to regular disturbances; those that have survived indeed must have built up some degree of resilience.


Indeed, the presupposition of reliance on such standards is that they have survived similar critical scrutiny.

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1

: without any question : truly, undeniably

often used interjectionally to express irony or disbelief or surprise

3

: all things considered : as a matter of fact

Synonyms

Example Sentences



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

Of course, he would be acquitted in the Senate, where two-thirds are required to convict (indeed, Samuel Chase survived).


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This tragedy — and indeed, even the fictional film about a rodent chef — have cemented the Michelin star’s mystique and gravitas.


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Regarding the first point: My father was indeed a closeted homosexual.


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Of the several players on San Diego State’s national championship runner-up basketball team — yes, just a reality-confirming reminder, the Aztecs indeed finished second out of 363 teams — who has the best shot at sticking in the NBA as a bench player?


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Some fine tanking indeed.


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That is indeed the plan, according to folks who’ve met with the developer.


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Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly have indeed made some good progress fixing their relationship after Fox sparked speculation that the two broke up over Super Bowl weekend, Entertainment Tonight reports.


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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler

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

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действительно, в самом деле, впрямь, уж

наречие

- в действительности, фактически
- (подтверждение) в самом деле, действительно

I was indeed impressed — это действительно /в самом деле/ произвело на меня впечатление

- даже

I think so, indeed I am sure of it — я так думаю, я даже уверен в этом

- (усиление) безусловно, конечно

very glad indeed — очень, очень рад
yes, indeed — конечно!, несомненно!
A friend in need is a friend indeed. — Друзья познаются в беде. (посл.)

междометие

- да ну!, да что вы!, в самом деле? (выражает интерес, удивление, сомнение, иронию и т. п.)

indeed! Did she tell you that? — в самом деле?! Она сама сказала вам?
indeed? Is it really you? — неужели это вы?, вы ли это?

Мои примеры

Словосочетания

she was indeed surcharged with troubles — она поистине была перегружена заботами  
he is right indeed — он действительно прав  
he was indeed a remarkable man — он был действительно замечательным человеком  
such is indeed the case — именно так и обстоит дело  
yes indeed! — точно  

Примеры с переводом

I know that you can indeed do better than that.

Я знаю, что на самом деле вы способны на гораздо большее.

Thank you very much indeed.

Огромное вам спасибо.

The blood tests prove that Vince is indeed the father.

Анализы крови доказывают, что отцом действительно является Винс.

‘He said he was too busy to see you.’ ‘Did he, indeed?’

— Он сказал, что слишком занят, чтобы вас принять. — Что, так и сказал?

I didn’t mind at all. Indeed, I was pleased.

Я совсем ничего не имел против. На самом деле, я был даже рад этому.

Indeed, the rain may still come.

На самом деле, дождь ещё может пойти.

Most of the essays were very good indeed.

Большинство сочинений и впрямь были очень хороши.

I am a cautious man, indeed a timid one.

Я человек осторожный, и даже робкий.

They said the car would break down and indeed it did.

Они говорили, что автомобиль сломается, и это действительно случилось.

‘Would it help if you had an assistant?’ ‘It would indeed.’

— Было бы лучше, если бы у вас был помощник? — Безусловно, да.

That is not merely a reason, but is indeed the entire point.

Это не просто какой-то повод, но в этом вообще заключается весь смысл.

Indeed meaning in English: In this article, the meaning of the word ‘Indeed’ is explained in easy English with examples, along with its synonyms and antonyms.

Indeed‘ pronunciation= in-did, in-ded

The word ‘Indeed’ means ‘really or in fact or without doubt’.

‘Indeed’ is used to confirm someone’s statement.

Indeed- English meaning
really
in fact
of course
righty

Use of ‘Indeed’

When is the word ‘Indeed’ used?

▪ Indeed is used after very and an adjective or adverb to emphasize a statement or description, etc.

▪ Indeed is used to add information to a statement.

▪ Used in a response to express interest, surprise, or contempt.

▪ Used to emphasize a positive statement or answer.

▪ Somebody has just asked a question and you are repeating the question showing that you do not know the answer.

Indeed-Example

The word ‘Indeed’ acts as an adverb.

Sentences that can be formed using the word ‘Indeed’ are as follows.

Examples:

▪ The meal was very cheap indeed.

▪ The mangoes were very tasty indeed.

▪ Shane bowled really well today. He did indeed.

▪ I was very sad indeed to hear of your wife’s death.

▪ It’s cold today. ‘It is indeed.

▪ We need more staff. We do, indeed.

▪ The sale of products looks promising. They do, indeed.

▪ It is indeed a remarkable achievement.

▪ It was a very good buy, indeed.

▪ The last two months have been very bad for my career.

Indeed-Idioms

A friend in need is a friend indeed

This phrase is about friendship.

If someone (friend) needs your help and if you help them then you are a good friend.

‘Indeed’ Synonyms-antonyms

The synonyms of the word ‘Indeed’ are as follows.

In fact
Actually
Really
Reality
Certainly
Absolutely
Exactly
Without doubt

The antonyms of the word ‘Indeed’ are as follows.

doubtfully
ambiguously
distrustfully
moderately
slightly
by no means
untrue
false

in·deed

 (ĭn-dēd′)

adv.

1. Without a doubt; certainly: very cold indeed; was indeed grateful.

2. In fact; in reality: felt sure I’d win, and indeed I did.

interj.

Used to express surprise, skepticism, or irony.


[Middle English in dede, in fact : in, in; see in1 + dede, deed, fact; see deed.]

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indeed

(ɪnˈdiːd)

sentence connector

certainly; actually: indeed, it may never happen.

adv

1. (intensifier): that is indeed amazing.

2. or rather; what is more: a comfortable, indeed extremely wealthy family.

interj

an expression of doubt, surprise, etc

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in•deed

(ɪnˈdid)

adv.

1. in fact; in truth (used for emphasis or confirmation): It did indeed rain.

interj.

2. (used to express surprise or ironic skepticism): That’s a fine excuse indeed.

[Middle English]

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indeed

1. used after an adjective or adverb

When you are using very with an adjective or adverb, you can put indeed after the adjective or adverb, for extra emphasis.

I think it’s very good indeed.

She had got very angry indeed.

They can run very fast indeed.

Be Careful!
You do not use indeed after an adjective or adverb unless you have put very in front of it. You do not say, for example, ‘I think it’s good indeed‘.

2. used after a noun

If you use very with an adjective in front of a noun, you can put indeed after the noun.

That’s a very good answer indeed.

It is a very rare bird indeed.

People often say ‘Thank you very much indeed’.

‘I will confirm that by phone or by telex.’—‘Thank you very much indeed.’

Thank you very much indeed for having us here.

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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Adv. 1. indeed — in truth (often tends to intensify); «they said the car would break down and indeed it did»; «it is very cold indeed»; «was indeed grateful»; «indeed, the rain may still come»; «he did so do it!»
2. indeed — (used as an interjection) an expression of surprise or skepticism or irony etc.; «Wants to marry the butler? Indeed!»

irony — a trope that involves incongruity between what is expected and what occurs

Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

indeed

adverb

1. certainly, yes, definitely, surely, truly, absolutely, undoubtedly, positively, decidedly, without doubt, undeniably, without question, unequivocally, indisputably, assuredly, doubtlessly, IDD (S.M.S.) ‘Did you know him?’ ‘I did indeed.’

2. really, actually, in fact, certainly, undoubtedly, genuinely, in reality, to be sure, in truth, categorically, verily (archaic), in actuality, in point of fact, veritably, IDD (S.M.S.) Later he admitted that the payments had indeed been made.

3. very, really, truly, greatly, particularly, extremely, terribly, remarkably, unusually, profoundly, decidedly, exceedingly, superlatively, uncommonly, surpassingly, IDD (S.M.S.) I am indeed sorry I cannot help you.

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indeed

adverb

3. Not just this but also:

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Translations

حَقّاًحَقّـا: تُسْتَعْمَل للتَّوكيدحَقًّـا، بالفِعْل، حَقيقَةً

opravdusamozřejměvážně?vskutku

sandeligvirkelig

aivanoikeastitodellatodellakintosiaan

zaista

de még mennyire!tényleg

er òaî virkilega!; jæja já!virkilega; innilegavissulega; svo sannarlega

全く

정말

quidem

nejaugi?

patiešāmpatiesitik tiešām

sevedazares

verkligen

โดยแท้จริง

quả thực

indeed

[ɪnˈdiːd] ADV

3. (in answer to a question) «isn’t it a beautiful day?» — «yes, indeed!»-¿a que es un día precioso? -¡desde luego! or -¡y que lo digas! or -¡ya lo creo!
«did you know him?» — «I did indeed»-¿lo conocías? -sí que lo conocía or -claro que sí
«are you Professor Ratburn?» — «indeed I am» or «I am indeed»-¿es usted el profesor Ratburn? -sí, señor or -el mismo
«may I go?» — «indeed you may not!»-¿puedo ir? -¡claro que no! or -¡por supuesto que no!

4. (expressing interest) indeed?; is it indeed?; did you indeed?¿de veras?, ¿de verdad?, ¿ah, sí?

5. (expressing disbelief, surprise, scorn) «I did the best I could» — «indeed-lo hice lo mejor que pude -¡por supuesto! or -¡claro, claro! (iro)
«he said he would do it» — «did he indeed?»-dijo que lo haría -¿eso dijo? or -¿no me digas?
«he said I was too short» — «too short indeed!»-dijo que era demasiado bajo -¡sí, hombre, bajísimo! (iro)

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indeed

[ɪnˈdiːd] adv

(to indicate confirmation)en effet
indeed I do
«Know what I mean?» — «Indeed I do.» → «Tu vois ce que je veux dire?» — «Oui, tout à fait.»
yes indeed! → bien sûr!

(= in fact) → en fait
I’m happy, indeed delighted
BUT Je suis content, et même ravi.

(following an adjective or adverb)vraiment
It’s very hard indeed → C’est vraiment très difficile.
thank you very much indeed! → merci beaucoup!

Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005

indeed

adv

(confirming) isn’t that strange? — indeed (it is)ist das nicht seltsam? — allerdings; are you coming? — indeed I am!kommst du? — aber sicher or natürlich; may I open the window? — you may indeed/indeed you may notdarf ich das Fenster öffnen? — ja bitte, aber gern doch!/nein, das dürfen Sie nicht!; are you pleased? — yes, indeed or indeed, yes!bist du zufrieden? — oh ja, das kann man wohl sagen!; is that Charles? — indeedist das Charles? — ganz recht

(as intensifier) → wirklich; very … indeedwirklich sehr …; thank you very much indeedvielen herzlichen Dank

(showing interest, irony, surprise) → wirklich, tatsächlich; did you/is it/has she etc indeed?nein wirklich?, tatsächlich?; his wife, indeed!seine Frau …, dass ich nicht lache!; who is she indeed!na, wer wohl or wer schon!; what indeed!was wohl!; indeed?ach so?, ach wirklich?; where indeed?ja, wo?; what indeed?ja, was?

(= admittedly)zwar; there are indeed mistakes in it, but …es sind zwar Fehler darin, aber …

(expressing possibility) if indeedfalls … wirklich; if indeed he were wrongfalls er wirklich unrecht haben sollte; I may indeed comees kann gut sein, dass ich komme

Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007

indeed

[ɪnˈdiːd] adv

b. (in answer to question) yes indeed!certamente!
isn’t that right? — indeed it is → non è vero? — altroché
are you coming? — indeed I am → vieni? — certo
was I mistaken? — indeed you weren’t → mi sbagliavo? — no, per niente

Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995

indeed

(inˈdiːd) adverb

1. really; in fact; as you say; of course etc. `He’s very talented, isn’t he?’ He is indeed; `Do you remember your grandmother?’ `Indeed I do!’

2. used for emphasis. Thank you very much indeed; He is very clever indeed.

interjection

used to show surprise, interest etc. `John said your idea was stupid.’ `Indeed!’

Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary © 2006-2013 K Dictionaries Ltd.

indeed

حَقّاً vskutku sandelig tatsächlich πράγματι en efecto todellakin en effet zaista effettivamente 全く 정말 inderdaad virkelig istotnie de facto, de fato действительно verkligen โดยแท้จริง gerçekten quả thực 的确

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