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Definition indeed in British English

indeed adverb

adverb
/ɪnˈdiːd/

Indeed can be used in the following ways:

as an adverb (following ‘very’ and an adjective or another adverb): The results were very good indeed.

as a way of showing how a sentence or phrase is related to what has already been said: It would be difficult. Indeed it would be almost impossible.

as a sentence adverb (with an auxiliary verb or the verb ‘to be’, to emphasize the meaning of a whole sentence or clause): It is indeed an honour to have such an important guest with us today.‘Mr Benson wants to make a complaint.’ ‘Does he, indeed?’

1

used for emphasizing the meaning of 'very'

Example

Thank you very much indeed.

Example

We saw one dress I liked - it was very nice indeed.

Synonyms and related words
very particularly deeply
2

used for adding a statement that supports and increases the effect of what you have just said

Example

Brendel is certainly a fine musician. Indeed, I regard him as one of the greatest pianists of our time.

Example

The service will benefit the nation's young people, and, indeed, all Americans.

Synonyms and related words
namely incidentally furthermore
Example

'Do you remember Miss Hawkings?' 'I do indeed.'

Example

It is indeed a great tragedy that he died so young.

Example

'What would we do without him?' 'What indeed?'

Synonyms and related words
ach actively actual
4

used for emphasizing that something is true when there is some doubt about it

Example

It was later proved that three of the pictures were indeed genuine Rembrandts.

Example

Much more evidence needs to be provided, if indeed it exists.

Synonyms and related words
actually certainly clearly
5

used for showing that you are surprised or annoyed by what someone has told you

Example

'He says he's too busy to see you now.' 'Does he, indeed?'

Definition indeed in British English