| 释义 |
View usage for: (ɪndiːd) 1. adverb [ADVERB with verb]You use indeed to confirm or agree with something that has just been said. [emphasis] Later, he admitted that the payments had indeed been made. He did indeed keep important documents inside his hat. 'Did you know him?'—'I did indeed.'. 'Know what I mean?'—'Indeed I do.'. 'Isn't it a gorgeous day, Father?'—'Yes, indeed!'. 'That's a topic which has come to the fore very much recently.'—'Indeed.' Synonyms: certainly, yes, definitely, surely More Synonyms of indeed 2. adverbYou use indeed to introduce a further comment or statement which strengthens the point you have already made. [emphasis] We have nothing against diversity; indeed, we want more of it. When we asked to see more we were refused. Indeed we were escorted away by men withguns. 3. adverb [adj ADV]You use indeed at the end of a clause to give extra force to the word 'very', or to emphasize a particular word. [emphasis] The engine began to sound very loud indeed. The wine was very good indeed. Of course, these occasions are rare indeed. 4. adverb [quest ADV]You can use indeed as a way of repeating a question in order to emphasize it, especially when you do not know the answer. [spoken, emphasis] 'Now where are the real villains?'—'Where indeed?'. 'And what do we do here?'—'What, indeed?' More Synonyms of indeed indeed in British English (ɪnˈdiːd) sentence connector1. certainly; actually indeed, it may never happen adverb2. (intensifier) that is indeed amazing 3. or rather; what is more a comfortable, indeed extremely wealthy family exclamation4. an expression of doubt, surprise, etc indeed in American English (ɪnˈdid) adverb1. certainly; truly; admittedly often used for emphasis or confirmation [it is indeed warm] or, in questions, to seek confirmation [did she indeed tell you that?] interjection2. used to express surprise, doubt, sarcasm, irony, etc. Word origin ME indede: see , in 1 preposition & deed Examples of 'indeed' in a sentenceindeed British English: indeed / ɪnˈdiːd/ ADVERB You use indeed to emphasize your agreement with something that has just been said. He has indeed been dropped from the team. - American English: indeed
- Arabic: حَقّاً
- Brazilian Portuguese: de fato
- Chinese: 的确
- Croatian: zaista
- Czech: vskutku
- Danish: sandelig
- Dutch: inderdaad
- European Spanish: en efecto
- Finnish: todellakin
- French: en effet
- German: tatsächlich
- Greek: πράγματι
- Italian: effettivamente
- Japanese: 全く
- Korean: 정말
- Norwegian: virkelig
- Polish: istotnie
- European Portuguese: de facto
- Romanian: într-adevăr
- Russian: действительно
- Latin American Spanish: en efecto
- Swedish: verkligen
- Thai: โดยแท้จริง
- Turkish: gerçekten
- Ukrainian: дійсно
- Vietnamese: quả thực
Chinese translation of 'indeed' adv - (= certainly)
确(確)实(實) (quèshí) - (as a reply)
是的 (shì de) - (as intensifier)
实(實)在 (shízài) - (= in fact)
实(實)际(際)上 (shíjìshang) yes indeed! 的确(確)如此！ (díquè rúcǐ!)
Definition certainly `Did you know him?' `I did indeed.' Synonyms yes without doubt undeniably unequivocally indisputably assuredly doubtlessly IDD (textmessaging) Definition in fact Later he admitted that the payments had indeed been made. Synonyms in fact certainly undoubtedly genuinely to be sure categorically verily (archaic) in actuality veritably IDD (textmessaging) Definition truly, very I am indeed sorry I cannot help you. Synonyms remarkably decidedly superlatively surpassingly IDD (textmessaging) Additional synonyms`It's worrying, isn't it?' `Absolutely.' Synonyms definitely, surely, certainly, clearly, obviously, plainly, truly, precisely, exactly, genuinely, positively, decidedly, decisively, without doubt, unquestionably, undeniably, categorically, without question, unequivocally, conclusively, unambiguously, beyond any doubt, infallibly Definition as an actual fact He had actually felt pain several times, but he had ignored it. Synonyms really, in fact, indeed, essentially, truly, literally, genuinely, in reality, in truth, in actuality, in point of fact, veritably, as a matter of factHe was decidedly uncomfortable at what he saw. Synonyms definitely, clearly, certainly, absolutely, positively, distinctly, downright, decisively, unequivocally, unmistakably |