Indeed
/ɪnˈdiːd/
Definitions
2 meaningsUsed to emphasize a previous statement or to confirm something.
/ɪnˈdiːd/
Used to emphasize a statement or response, or to express agreement.
It is indeed a pleasure to meet you.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're agreeing with someone. If they say, "The cake is delicious," you could say, "Indeed! It's amazing!" It's like saying, "Absolutely!"
👶 For kids: It means 'yes, that's right!' or 'for sure!'
More Examples
She is indeed talented.
Indeed, the situation is complex.
How It's Used
"It is indeed a beautiful day."
"Indeed, the evidence supports his claim."
Used to express surprise or sometimes a sarcastic agreement.
/ɪnˈdiːd/
Used to express surprise or irony
He failed the test? Indeed!
💡 Simply: It can also be used to show surprise, like when you hear something unbelievable: "He won the lottery?! Indeed!"
👶 For kids: Sometimes, it can also be used to show you are surprised. Like if someone said something silly, you can say 'Indeed!' to show you think it's funny.
How It's Used
"He said what?! Indeed!"
Idioms & expressions
in deed and in word
In action as well as in speech; truly and completely.
"She demonstrated her loyalty in deed and in word."
From Middle English *indede*, from Old English *in dēade* ('in deed, in fact').
Used in older texts to express a strong affirmation or to introduce a statement as fact. For example, 'He was, indeed, a great leader.'
Memory tip
Think of it as a verbal exclamation point!
Word Origin
"in deed, in fact"