in·deed
Pronounced:
/ɪnˈdi:d/
Function:
adverbMeaning:
1 : without any question —used to stress the truth of a statement ▪ Indeed, he is a great poet. = He is indeed a great poet. ▪ This is indeed [=certainly] a matter of great importance. ▪ They were indeed heroes, though they were never honored. ▪ She does indeed work here. ▪ I will indeed be there. ▪ The problem is a serious one indeed. ▪ “Do you know him?” “I do indeed.” = “Indeed I do.” ▪ “Do you know him?” “Yes, indeed!” [=I certainly do] —often used after very ▪ This is a very nice house indeed. ▪ Thank you very much indeed.
2 —used in response to a statement that is regarded as doubtful or surprising ▪ “I did my best.” “Did you indeed?” ▪ “The project is still on schedule.” “Is it indeed?” ▪ “He claims that it was just a misunderstanding.” “Indeed?”
3 formal —used when making a statement that adds to or strengthens a previous statement ▪ He likes to have things his own way; indeed, he can be very stubborn. ▪ She is quite lovely, indeed a beauty. ▪ Many people objected. Indeed, my uncle complained in writing. ▪ It is possible—indeed, probable—that the crime was an inside job.
4 —used in a question that repeats and emphasizes a preceding question to show that you do not know the answer ▪ “How can we help them?” “How, indeed?” ▪ “When will they come here again?” “When, indeed?”
2 —used in response to a statement that is regarded as doubtful or surprising ▪ “I did my best.” “Did you indeed?” ▪ “The project is still on schedule.” “Is it indeed?” ▪ “He claims that it was just a misunderstanding.” “Indeed?”
3 formal —used when making a statement that adds to or strengthens a previous statement ▪ He likes to have things his own way; indeed, he can be very stubborn. ▪ She is quite lovely, indeed a beauty. ▪ Many people objected. Indeed, my uncle complained in writing. ▪ It is possible—indeed, probable—that the crime was an inside job.
4 —used in a question that repeats and emphasizes a preceding question to show that you do not know the answer ▪ “How can we help them?” “How, indeed?” ▪ “When will they come here again?” “When, indeed?”
a friend in need is a friend indeed —see friend