Indeed

[ɪn'diːd] or [ɪn'did]

Definition

(adv.) (used as an interjection) an expression of surprise or skepticism or irony etc.; 'Wants to marry the butler? Indeed!'.

(adv.) in truth (often tends to intensify); 'they said the car would break down and indeed it did'; 'it is very cold indeed'; 'was indeed grateful'; 'indeed, the rain may still come'; 'he did so do it!'.

Typist: Marcus--From WordNet

Definition

(adv.) In reality; in truth; in fact; verily; truly; -- used in a variety of sense. Esp.: (a) Denoting emphasis; as, indeed it is so. (b) Denoting concession or admission; as, indeed, you are right. (c) Denoting surprise; as, indeed, is it you? Its meaning is not intrinsic or fixed, but depends largely on the form of expression which it accompanies.

Edited by Katy

Synonyms and Synonymous

ad. Truly, really, veritably, positively, absolutely, certainly, in fact, in truth, in reality.

interj. Really, is it so, you don't say so, who'd have thought it, Heaven save the mark.

Typed by Lesley

Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Truly, verily, certainly, really, in_truth, in_fact

ANT:Erroneous, untrue, void_of_truth, false, fallacious

Editor: Rhoda

Definition

adv. in fact: in truth: in reality. It emphasises an affirmation marks a qualifying word or clause a concession or admission or used as an interj. it expresses surprise or interrogation.

Checker: Rene

Examples

Checker: Rene

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