indeed

adverb

in·​deed in-ˈdēd How to pronounce indeed (audio)
1
: without any question : truly, undeniably
often used interjectionally to express irony or disbelief or surprise
2
: in reality
3
: all things considered : as a matter of fact

Examples of indeed in a Sentence

I know that you can indeed do better than that. that is not merely a reason, but is indeed the entire point
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However, the responsibility will fall on the foreign supplier to verify and prove that all of their South African customers are indeed VAT-registered. Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025 Many felt that the mother-in-law was indeed being presumptuous. Karen Fratti, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025 This trusted patience anchored in God's unfailing love is indeed necessary in our lives, especially when facing the most difficult and painful situations. Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025 For Abdi, this show — her first professional runway gig — is indeed a fantasy made real. Courtney Crowder, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for indeed

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of indeed was in the 14th century

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“Indeed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indeed. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

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indeed

adverb
in·​deed in-ˈdēd How to pronounce indeed (audio)
: without any question : truly, certainly
often used interjectionally to express disbelief or surprise

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