indeed
pronunciation
How to pronounce indeed in British English:
UK [ɪnˈdiːd]
How to pronounce indeed in American English:
US [ɪnˈdiːd]
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- Adverb:
- in truth (often tends to intensify)
- (used as an interjection) an expression of surprise or skepticism or irony etc.
Word Origin
- indeed (adv.)
- early 14c., in dede "in fact, in truth," from Old English dæd (see deed). Written as two words till c. 1600. As an interjection, 1590s; as an expression of surprise or disgust, 1834. Emphatic form in yes (or no) indeedy attested from 1856, American English.
Synonym
Example
- 1. Society itself is indeed changing fast .
- 2. Yet decisive restructuring is indeed necessary .
- 3. So is history indeed about to repeat itself ?
- 4. Indeed , sheer longevity has in some ways strengthened them .
- 5. Indeed , some reckon that it should .