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I ɪnˈdiːd Adverb Bre Angry Agree Do/Yes Indeed—Yes

Word indeed
WordType (adverb)
Phonetic BrE / ɪnˈdiːd / NAmE / ɪnˈdiːd /
Example
  • ‘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 /
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. used to add information to a statement
    • I don't mind at all. Indeed, I would be delighted to help.
  4. 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.
  5. 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?’
  6. a friend who gives you help when you need it (is a true friend)
  7. Word Origin

    • Middle English: originally as in deed.
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