indeed

Definitions

Adverb
A word that modifies a verb, adjective, another adverb, or a clause.

1.Synonym of actually or truly.
- Yes, I do indeed look very similar to you.
- Indeed, he made several misplays.
2.In fact.
- As a soccer player, he is terrible indeed.

Interjection
A word or short phrase used to express a sudden emotion or reaction.

1.Indicates agreement with another speaker's previous statement.
- "I am a great runner." "Indeed!"
2.Indicates doubt or disagreement with another speaker's previous statement.
- "I am a great runner." "Indeed?"

Frequency

Overall

Common· #1008

By learning goal

Everyday conversation: Uncommon
General reading & writing: Common
Academic: Uncommon
Literature: Rare

Related words

Synonyms

so

Etymology

From Middle English indede, univerbation of the phrase in dede (“in sooth, in fact”).

Cognate with Saterland Frisian innerdoat, innedoat (“indeed”), West Frisian yndied (“indeed”), Dutch inderdaad (“indeed”), German in der Tat (“indeed”).

By surface analysis, in + deed.

AdverbAdverb×A word that modifies a verb, adjective, another adverb, or a clause.

IntjInterjection×A word or short phrase used to express a sudden emotion or reaction.

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Synonyms

Adverb
A word that modifies a verb, adjective, another adverb, or a clause.

Interjection
A word or short phrase used to express a sudden emotion or reaction.