| query | You use i_____ at the end of a clause to give extra force to the word 'very', or to emphasize a particular word.You use indeed at the end of a clause to give extra force to the word 'very', or to emphasize a particular word. The engine began to sound very loud indeed. The wine was very good indeed. Of course, these occasions are rare indeed. |
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| word | indeed |
| full-definition | adverb You use indeed to confirm or agree with something that has just been said . Later, he admitted that the payments had indeed been made. He did indeed keep important documents inside his hat. 'Did you know him?'—'I did indeed.'. 'Know what I mean?'—'Indeed I do.'. 'Isn't it a gorgeous day, Father?'—'Yes, indeed!'. 'That's a topic which has come to the fore very much recently.'—'Indeed.' You use indeed to introduce a further comment or statement which strengthens the point you have already made. We have nothing against diversity; indeed, we want more of it. When we asked to see more we were refused. Indeed we were escorted away by men with guns. You use indeed at the end of a clause to give extra force to the word 'very', or to emphasize a particular word. The engine began to sound very loud indeed. The wine was very good indeed. Of course, these occasions are rare indeed. You can use indeed as a way of repeating a question in order to emphasize it, especially when you do not know the answer . 'Now where are the real villains?'—'Where indeed?'. 'And what do we do here?'—'What, indeed?' |
| cefr-level | B1 |
Tags: oxford5k::cefr-level:b1
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