Cool MateIndeed vs That's true
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Indeed
Top 1,000 (very common)B1adverb
That's true
Top 2,000 (common)
Most common: Indeed
| Indeed | That's true | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/ɪnˈdiːd/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪnˈdiːd/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //ðæts truː//🇺🇸 //ðæts tru// |
| Meaning | Yes, really; for sure. | It is correct. |
| Example | Indeed, the project is going much better than we expected. | She really loves painting, and that's true. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | B1 | - |
| Part of speech | adverb | |
| Collocations | 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 '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 | 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: Indeed vs That's true
What's the difference between Indeed and That's true?
Indeed: Yes, really; for sure. That's true: It is correct.
Which is more common: Indeed and That's true?
Indeed is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
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 Indeed and That's true interchangeably?
Not always. 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.