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Meaning of 'indeed' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Indeed [ adv.]
- In reality; in truth; in fact; verily; truly; -- used in a variety of sense. Esp.: (a) Denoting emphasis; as, indeed it is so. (b) Denoting concession or admission; as, indeed, you are right. (c) Denoting surprise; as, indeed, is it you? Its meaning is not intrinsic or fixed, but depends largely on the form of expression which it accompanies.

Meaning of 'indeed' (Princeton's WordNet)

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

Nearby Words:

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