indeed
interjection
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L334064 on Wikidata ↗adverb
- undoubtedly
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdiːd/ / /ɪnˈdid/
adv
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. Compare in fact, in truth, etc. First attested in the early 14ᵗʰ century.
- Synonym of actually or truly.
“Indeed, he made several misplays.”
“Yes, I do indeed look very similar to you.”
- In fact.
“As a soccer player, he is terrible indeed.”
intj
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. Compare in fact, in truth, etc. First attested in the early 14ᵗʰ century.
- Indicates agreement with another speaker's previous statement.
“"I am a great runner." "Indeed!"”
- Indicates doubt or disagreement with another speaker's previous statement.
“"I am a great runner." "Indeed?"”