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indeed
in·deed I0096900 (ĭn-dēd′)adv.1. Without a doubt; certainly: very cold indeed; was indeed grateful.2. In fact; in reality: felt sure I'd win, and indeed I did.interj. Used to express surprise, skepticism, or irony.
[Middle English in dede, in fact : in, in; see in1 + dede, deed, fact; see deed.]indeed (ɪnˈdiːd) sentence connectorcertainly; actually: indeed, it may never happen. adv1. (intensifier): that is indeed amazing. 2. or rather; what is more: a comfortable, indeed extremely wealthy family. interjan expression of doubt, surprise, etcin•deed (ɪnˈdid)
adv. 1. in fact; in truth (used for emphasis or confirmation): It did indeed rain. interj. 2. (used to express surprise or ironic skepticism): That's a fine excuse indeed. [Middle English] indeed1. used after an adjective or adverbWhen you are using very with an adjective or adverb, you can put indeed after the adjective or adverb, for extra emphasis. I think it's very good indeed.She had got very angry indeed.They can run very fast indeed.Be Careful!
You do not use indeed after an adjective or adverb unless you have put very in front of it. You do not say, for example, 'I think it's good indeed'. 2. used after a nounIf you use very with an adjective in front of a noun, you can put indeed after the noun. That's a very good answer indeed.It is a very rare bird indeed.People often say 'Thank you very much indeed'. 'I will confirm that by phone or by telex.'---'Thank you very much indeed.'Thank you very much indeed for having us here.Thesaurus| Adv. | 1. | indeed - 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!"so | | 2. | indeed - (used as an interjection) an expression of surprise or skepticism or irony etc.; "Wants to marry the butler? Indeed!"irony - a trope that involves incongruity between what is expected and what occurs |
indeedadverb1. certainly, yes, definitely, surely, truly, absolutely, undoubtedly, positively, decidedly, without doubt, undeniably, without question, unequivocally, indisputably, assuredly, doubtlessly, IDD (S.M.S.) 'Did you know him?' 'I did indeed.'2. really, actually, in fact, certainly, undoubtedly, genuinely, in reality, to be sure, in truth, categorically, verily (archaic), in actuality, in point of fact, veritably, IDD (S.M.S.) Later he admitted that the payments had indeed been made.3. very, really, truly, greatly, particularly, extremely, terribly, remarkably, unusually, profoundly, decidedly, exceedingly, superlatively, uncommonly, surpassingly, IDD (S.M.S.) I am indeed sorry I cannot help you.indeedadverb1. In truth:actually, fairly, genuinely, positively, really, truly, truthfully, verily.Idiom: for fair.2. In point of fact:actually, really.3. Not just this but also:even.Idiom: not to mention.Translations用以表示强调用以表示驚訝、感興趣等的确真正地真的！indeed (inˈdiːd) adverb1. really; in fact; as you say; of course etc. `He's very talented, isn't he?' He is indeed; `Do you remember your grandmother?' `Indeed I do!' 的確 真正地2. used for emphasis. Thank you very much indeed; He is very clever indeed. (用以強調)真的，確實 （用以表示强调）确实 interjection used to show surprise, interest etc. `John said your idea was stupid.' `Indeed!' (用以表示驚訝、感興趣等)真是！哦！ （用以表示惊讶等）真的！ indeed
a friend in need is a friend indeedA true friend offers help when one needs it most. After I got out of the hospital, Sally checked up on me every day. Her kindness has really shown me that a friend in need is a friend indeed.See also: friend, indeed, needfriend in need is a friend indeedA true friend is a person who will help you when you really need help. When Bill helped me with geometry, I really learned the meaning of "A friend in need is a friend indeed."See also: friend, indeed, needYes indeed(y do)!Inf. Definitely yes! Tom: Will you marry me? Jane: Yes indeedy do, I will! Charlie: Did your horse win the race? Bill: Yes indeedy!See also: yesfriend in need is a friend indeed, aA dependable friend. This expression is thought to come from a Latin proverb stated by Ennius in Hecuba (ca. 180 b.c.), quoted by Cicero and Erasmus and literally translated as “The certain friend is discerned in uncertain circumstances.” It had been quoted many times—by William Caxton, John Heywood, and others—by the time Shakespeare used it in The Passionate Pilgrim (1599): “He that is thy friend indeed, he will help thee in thy need.”See also: friend, needAcronymsSeeIDDindeed
Synonyms for indeedadv certainlySynonyms- certainly
- yes
- definitely
- surely
- truly
- absolutely
- undoubtedly
- positively
- decidedly
- without doubt
- undeniably
- without question
- unequivocally
- indisputably
- assuredly
- doubtlessly
- IDD
adv reallySynonyms- really
- actually
- in fact
- certainly
- undoubtedly
- genuinely
- in reality
- to be sure
- in truth
- categorically
- verily
- in actuality
- in point of fact
- veritably
- IDD
adv verySynonyms- very
- really
- truly
- greatly
- particularly
- extremely
- terribly
- remarkably
- unusually
- profoundly
- decidedly
- exceedingly
- superlatively
- uncommonly
- surpassingly
- IDD
Synonyms for indeedadv in truthSynonyms- actually
- fairly
- genuinely
- positively
- really
- truly
- truthfully
- verily
adv in point of factSynonymsadv not just this but alsoSynonymsSynonyms for indeedadv in truth (often tends to intensify)Synonymsadv (used as an interjection) an expression of surprise or skepticism or irony etc.Related Words |