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adverb

in-ˈdēd How to pronounce indeed (audio)
Definition of indeednext
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as in certainly
without any question I know that you can indeed do better than that

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as in definitely
not merely this but also that is not merely a reason, but is indeed the entire point

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as in actually
to tell the truth that woman can be difficult—indeed, she can be insufferable

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indeed

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interjection

as in no
how surprising, doubtful, or unbelievable indeed, you really did shave all your hair off!

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Recent Examples of indeed
Adverb
However, the responsibility will fall on the foreign supplier to verify and prove that all of their South African customers are indeed VAT-registered. — Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025 Many felt that the mother-in-law was indeed being presumptuous. — Karen Fratti, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025 This trusted patience anchored in God's unfailing love is indeed necessary in our lives, especially when facing the most difficult and painful situations. — Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025 For Abdi, this show — her first professional runway gig — is indeed a fantasy made real. — Courtney Crowder, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for indeed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indeed
  1. certainly
  2. definitely
  3. actually
  4. surely
  5. truly
  6. frankly
  7. sure
  8. even
Adverb
  • While Robby and the rest of the emergency room day shift team has certainly earned time off, that leaves the rest of us with a Pitt-sized hole on our TVs (and in our hearts).
    — Annabel Gutterman, Time, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Otherwise, this unit will cause major issues for a team that has a lot going for it and could certainly make a run to October.
    — Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Definition of certainly
Adverb
  • Intelligent zombies are definitely not a positive development.
    — Sara Netzley, EW.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • This floral midi dress will definitely be in my style rotation, thanks to a V-neckline, fabric belt, and ruffled high-low hemline.
    — Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Definition of definitely
Adverb
  • That’s small consolation at a time when emissions need to not just slow down but actually decline in order to avoid some of the worst effects of climate change.
    — Justin Worland, Time, 28 Mar. 2025
  • With a brewing 60 meter sprint race between NFL champion Tyreek Hill and Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles locked in for sometime later this year, conversations have been running amok as to whether the crossover duel will actually field a competitive race.
    — Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of actually
Adverb
  • Alcantara would surely net the Marlins a massive haul if he is dealt.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Even if the limits change, the number of utilities that report finding PFAS will surely grow as the EPA collects more test results through next year.
    — Ignacio Calderon, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of surely
Adverb
  • Use your brew time to truly take a break from the screen and enjoy your beverage.
    — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
  • The question of whether a homegrown act with a major K-pop influence can cross over, and truly take root, in the notoriously discerning British mainstream is more complex.
    — Sophie Williams, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of truly
Adverb
  • Split Fiction takes everything the studio has learned from those games and expanded on it in the most creative and frankly jubilant way imaginable.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Per the inimitable Nicole Kidman, movies have a unique power to provoke intense emotions, and frankly that may be all that’s separating us from the looming robots at this point.
    — Emma Specter, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2025
Definition of frankly
Adverb
  • Jokes aside, this Phillies team sure looks to have a higher ceiling than the one that fell two wins shy of the championship.
    — Tim Britton, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Missouri had lost four of its last five entering the tournament, and the Tigers sure looked like a slumping team in the first half.
    — Dave Skretta, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of sure
Adverb
  • Trump tacked on even higher tariffs than initially announced after Beijing didn’t back off its promise to impose 34% retaliatory tariffs Tuesday.
    — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
  • In places like Miami Shores or Pittsburgh, annual tax hikes of 50% or more are squeezing even financially secure households.
    — Ilona Limonta-Volkova, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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