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I ɪnˈdiːd Adverb Bre Angry Agree Do/Yes Indeed—Yes
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BrE / ɪnˈdiːd / NAmE / ɪnˈdiːd / |
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- ‘was he very angry?’ ‘indeed he was.’
- ‘do you agree?’ ‘indeed i do/yes, indeed.’
- ‘you said you'd help?’ ‘i did indeed—yes.’
- it is indeed a remarkable achievement.
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indeed(adverb)BrE / ɪnˈdiːd / NAmE / ɪnˈdiːd / - used to emphasize a positive statement or answer
- ‘Was he very angry?’ ‘Indeed he was.’
- ‘Do you agree?’ ‘Indeed I do/Yes, indeed.’
- ‘You said you'd help?’ ‘I did indeed—yes.’
- It is indeed a remarkable achievement.
- used after very and an adjective or adverb to emphasize a statement, description, etc.
- Thank you very much indeed!
- I was very sad indeed to hear of your father's death.
- used to add information to a statement
- I don't mind at all. Indeed, I would be delighted to help.
- used to show that you are surprised at something or that you find something ridiculous
- A ghost indeed! I've never heard anything so silly.
- used when you are repeating a question that somebody has just asked and showing that you do not know the answer
- ‘Why did he do it?’ ‘Why indeed?’
- a friend who gives you help when you need it (is a true friend)
Word Origin- Middle English: originally as in deed.
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