indeed

adverb

in·​deed in-ˈdēd How to pronounce indeed (audio)
Synonyms of indeed
1
: without any question : truly, undeniably
This is indeed very serious.
—often used interjectionally to express irony or disbelief or surprise
"It was all a misunderstanding." "Was it indeed?"
2
: in reality
She does indeed work here.
3
: all things considered : as a matter of fact
I was very unsatisfied. Indeed, I filed a complaint.

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I know that you can indeed do better than that. that is not merely a reason, but is indeed the entire point
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Our beef tenderloin was tender indeed, served with boniato - Japanese sweet potato - and miso butter. — Connie Ogle july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 Infrared illumination through the device indeed triggered photocurrents in those cells. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026 Mel Brooks indeed was 99 when the documentary premiered on HBO in January. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 31 July 2026 Cady turns their lives into a trap of paranoia and, indeed, fear, while procuring plausible deniability to avoid consequences. — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for indeed

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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

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indeed

adverb
in·​deed in-ˈdēd How to pronounce indeed (audio)
: without any question : truly, certainly
—often used interjectionally to express disbelief or surprise

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