indeed

UK: /ɪnˈdiːd/ US: /ɪnˈdid/ ,(in dēd′)

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025

in•deed /ɪnˈdid/   adv. 

1. This word is used to express emphasis about something, and to mean "in fact;
   in truth:''
   It did indeed rain.

interj. 

2. This word is used to express surprise or scorn about something:
   That's a fine excuse indeed.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025

in•deed  (in dēd′), adv. 

1. in fact;
   in reality;
   in truth;
   truly (used for emphasis, to confirm and amplify a previous statement, to indicate a concession or admission, or, interrogatively, to obtain confirmation):
   Indeed, it did rain as hard as predicted. Did you indeed finish the work?

interj. 

2. (used as an expression of surprise, incredulity, irony, etc.):
   Indeed! I can scarcely believe it.

• 1300–50; Middle English; origin, originally phrase in deed

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indeed / ɪnˈdiːd/ sentence_connector

1. certainly; actually: indeed, it may never happen

adverb

1. (intensifier): that is indeed amazing
2. or rather; what is more: a comfortable, indeed extremely wealthy family

interjection

1. an expression of doubt, surprise, etc