Cool MateIndeed vs That we do
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Indeed
Top 1,000 (very common)B1adverb
That we do
Top 5,000 (fairly common)
Most common: Indeed
| Indeed | That we do | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/ɪnˈdiːd/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪnˈdiːd/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //ðæt wiː duː//🇺🇸 //ðæt wi du// |
| Meaning | Yes, really; for sure. | A phrase we use to emphasize agreement or truth about something. |
| Example | Indeed, the project is going much better than we expected. | We always strive for excellence. That we do! |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 5,000 (fairly common) |
| CEFR level | B1 | - |
| Part of speech | adverb | |
| Collocations | indeed true, indeed a fact, as you said, indeed | agree that we do, emphasize that we do, remind that we do |
| 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. | Used without context - needs a previous statement., Confused with 'What we do' which has a different meaning. |
| Usage notes | Used to confirm something previously mentioned. Normal in both spoken and written English, but less common in very casual conversations. | Often used in conversation to affirm or acknowledge something previously stated. Appropriate in both formal and informal contexts. |
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Frequently asked questions: Indeed vs That we do
What's the difference between Indeed and That we do?
Indeed: Yes, really; for sure. That we do: A phrase we use to emphasize agreement or truth about something.
Which is more common: Indeed and That we do?
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 we do: We always strive for excellence. That we do!
Can I use Indeed and That we do interchangeably?
Not always. Indeed and That we do 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.