Cool MateIndeed vs So it is true
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Indeed
Top 1,000 (very common)B1adverb
So it is true
Top 2,000 (common)
Most common: Indeed
| Indeed | So it is true | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/ɪnˈdiːd/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪnˈdiːd/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //səʊ ɪt ɪz truː//🇺🇸 //soʊ ɪt ɪz tru// |
| Meaning | Yes, really; for sure. | this is true |
| Example | Indeed, the project is going much better than we expected. | So it is true that she won the contest. |
| 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 | so it is true that, so it is true when, so it is true about |
| Antonyms | disregarding, neglecting | - |
| 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. | Confused about when to use 'so it is true' vs 'that's true'., Omitting 'so' and saying only 'it is true'., Using in overly informal contexts. |
| Usage notes | Used to confirm something previously mentioned. Normal in both spoken and written English, but less common in very casual conversations. | Used to affirm a statement or belief. Appropriate in discussions and informal conversations, but can sound somewhat formal in casual settings. |
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Frequently asked questions: Indeed vs So it is true
What's the difference between Indeed and So it is true?
Indeed: Yes, really; for sure. So it is true: this is true
Which is more common: Indeed and So it is 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. So it is true: So it is true that she won the contest.
Can I use Indeed and So it is true interchangeably?
Not always. Indeed and So it is 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.