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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United did indeed endure a nightmare campaign, finishing 15th in the Premier League - its lowest-ever position since the league was launched in 1992 - and losing the Europa League final against Tottenham. Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025 The removal of mask mandates ran counter to scientific evidence that masks did indeed reduce the spread of COVID. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025 Putin may indeed be in a position to help, given his leverage with both Washington and Tehran. Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025 If that figure is the total before tax rebates and production incentives, the net budget could indeed be substantially lower. Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 5 June 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 10 Jun. 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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