indeed

Sayin-DEED/ɪnˈdid/UK/ɪnˈdiːd/

4 meanings of indeed

1
in factadverbmodal
Used to show that something is really true or real.
He was very tired, and indeed he fell asleep at the table.
It is hot today, and indeed it is the hottest day all year.
UsageOften comes after and or a semicolon to add more: he was tired, and indeed he fell asleep.
Similarreally, actually, truly, certainly, surely
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2
very muchadverb
Put after a describing word to make it stronger, often with "very" before it.
It was very cold indeed in the mountains.
The test was hard indeed, and only a few students passed.
UsagePut it after the describing word, often with very: very cold indeed.
3
agreedinterjection
Used as a reply to strongly agree with what someone has just said.
"This soup is delicious." "Indeed it is!"
"You worked really hard today." "Indeed, I did."
UsageOften with a short echo: Indeed it is!
Similarabsolutely, definitely

Less common meaning

4
doubtinterjection
Used as a question to show you really doubt what someone said.
"I ran ten miles today," said Ben. "Indeed?" said his sister, not believing him.
"Indeed?" she said, clearly not believing him.
Similarreally
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Origin

From Middle English indede, a squeezed-together form of the phrase in dede, meaning "in fact." It comes from in + deed.

Checked 5 Nov 2026 · 2 facts

Indeed derives from Middle English indede, formed by joining the phrase in dede, meaning “in fact.” en.wiktionary.org
Its components are in and deed. en.wiktionary.org