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indeed

in·deed

UK/ɪnˈdiːd/ US/ɪnˈdid/ common

adverb

1.

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!”
Synonyms
2.

(used as an interjection) an expression of surprise or skepticism or irony etc.

  • “Wants to marry the butler? Indeed!”

Origin

From Middle English indede, univerbation of the phrase in dede (“in sooth, in fact”). Cognate with Saterland Frisian innerdoat, innedoat (“indeed”), West Frisian yndied (“indeed”), Dutch inderdaad (“indeed”), German in der Tat (“indeed”). By surface analysis, in + deed. Compare in fact, in truth, etc. First attested in the early 14ᵗʰ century.

Phrases

  • a friend in need is a friend indeed

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