Cool MateBut it did vs Indeed vs That's true
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
But it did
Top 3,000 (common)
Indeed
Top 1,000 (very common)B1adverb
That's true
Top 2,000 (common)
Most common: Indeed
| But it did | Indeed | That's true | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //bət ɪt dɪd//🇺🇸 //bət ɪt dɪd// | 🇬🇧 /["/ɪnˈdiːd/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪnˈdiːd/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //ðæts truː//🇺🇸 //ðæts tru// |
| Meaning | A phrase used to say something happened or was true. | Yes, really; for sure. | It is correct. |
| Example | I thought he would lose, but it did. | Indeed, the project is going much better than we expected. | She really loves painting, and that's true. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 3,000 (common) | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | - | B1 | - |
| Part of speech | adverb | ||
| Collocations | make a point, address a concern, prove a fact | indeed true, indeed a fact, as you said, indeed | that's true for, that's true about, that's true in |
| Antonyms | - | disregarding, neglecting | that's false, that's incorrect |
| Common mistakes | Using without context, leading to confusion., Omitting it and using just 'did' may change meaning., Misplacing in a sentence can affect clarity. | Using 'indeed' in extremely casual texts, where 'yes' would be more appropriate., Confusing 'indeed' with 'instead' — they have different meanings., Placing 'indeed' too far from what it modifies, making it unclear. | Using 'that's truth' instead of 'that's true'., Confusing with 'that's truthfully'., Overusing in formal writing. |
| Usage notes | Commonly used in conversations or responses to emphasize a point. It’s appropriate in both informal and formal contexts. | Used to confirm something previously mentioned. Normal in both spoken and written English, but less common in very casual conversations. | Used to agree with a statement. Avoid in overly formal contexts; prefer 'that is correct' instead. |
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Frequently asked questions: But it did vs Indeed vs That's true
What's the difference between But it did, Indeed, and That's true?
But it did: A phrase used to say something happened or was true. Indeed: Yes, really; for sure. That's true: It is correct.
Which is more common: But it did, Indeed, and That's true?
Indeed is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
But it did: I thought he would lose, but it did. Indeed: Indeed, the project is going much better than we expected. That's true: She really loves painting, and that's true.
Can I use But it did, Indeed, and That's true interchangeably?
Not always. But it did, Indeed, and That's true are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.