Cool MateMeaning of Indeed
In simple words: Yes, really; for sure.
Indeed in a sentence
- Indeed, the project is going much better than we expected.
- She is, indeed, a talented musician.
- We saw the concert last night, and it was indeed remarkable.
- He said he would help, and indeed he showed up on time.
- Indeed, this situation calls for immediate action.
How to use Indeed
Used to confirm something previously mentioned. Normal in both spoken and written English, but less common in very casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
standalone affirmation
Memory hint
Think of 'indeed' as saying 'in-deed'— it means you truly agree with something.
Related words
Collocations with Indeed
- indeed true
- indeed a fact
- as you said, indeed
Synonyms for Indeed
Opposites of Indeed
- disregarding
- neglecting
Common mistakes with Indeed
- 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.
Compare Indeed with Certainly, Definitely, Truly, Really, Undoubtedly
Indeed appears in
Indeed in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
بالفعل
نعم، حقاً؛ بالتأكيد.
- Bengaliবাংলা
সত্যিই
হ্যাঁ, সত্যিই; অবশ্যই।
- GermanDeutsch
In der Tat, Tatsächlich, Wahrlich
Ja, wirklich; auf jeden Fall.
- SpanishEspañol
De hecho
Sí, realmente; por supuesto.
- Persianفارسی
واقعا
بله، واقعاً؛ حتماً.
- FrenchFrançais
En effet, Effectivement, Vraiment
Oui, vraiment ; c'est sûr.
- Hindiहिन्दी
वास्तव में
हाँ, सचमुच; पक्का।
- ItalianItaliano
Davvero, In effetti, Certamente
Sì, davvero; per certo.
- PortuguesePortuguês
De fato, Realmente
Sim, de verdade; com certeza.
- RussianРусский
Действительно, В самом деле
Да, действительно; точно.
- Urduاردو
یقیناً، بے شک
ہاں، واقعی؛ یقیناً۔
- Chinese中文
确实
是的，真的；确实。
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Frequently asked questions about Indeed
What does Indeed mean?
Yes, really; for sure.
What is the definition of Indeed?
used after very and an adjective or adverb to emphasize a statement, description, etc.
How do you use Indeed in a sentence?
Indeed, the project is going much better than we expected.
Can you give another example of Indeed?
She is, indeed, a talented musician.
What are synonyms for Indeed?
Common alternatives include certainly, definitely, truly, really, undoubtedly.
What is the opposite of Indeed?
Opposite meanings include disregarding, neglecting.
What words go with Indeed?
It commonly pairs with indeed true, indeed a fact, as you said, indeed.
What are common mistakes when using Indeed?
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.
How do you pronounce Indeed?
US: /["/ɪnˈdiːd/"]/, UK: /["/ɪnˈdiːd/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Indeed?
Used to confirm something previously mentioned. Normal in both spoken and written English, but less common in very casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Indeed?
"Indeed" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.