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Indeed has 4 different meanings across 2 categories:

Adverb · Intj

Definitions
Adverb
1

in truth (often tends to intensify)

"they said the car would break down and indeed it did"

"it is very cold indeed"

"was indeed grateful"

"indeed, the rain may still come"

"he did so do it!"

2

(used as an interjection) an expression of surprise or skepticism or irony etc.

"Wants to marry the butler? Indeed!"

3

Truly; in fact; actually.

"I told you he was unreliable, and indeed he missed our meeting again without calling."

In plain English: Indeed means yes or actually, used to confirm something is true.

"I would indeed appreciate your help with this project."

Usage: Use indeed to strongly affirm a previous statement or to emphasize that something is true. Place it after the verb or at the end of a sentence for maximum natural flow.

Intj
1

Indicates emphatic agreement.

"I thought you hated spicy food, but you love hot sauce? Indeed."

Example Sentences
"I would indeed appreciate your help with this project." adv
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Origin

Indeed comes from Middle English indede, which was originally a contraction of the phrase "in dede" meaning "in sooth" or "in fact." The word entered English usage in the early 14th century to express affirmation.

Rhyming Words
eed feed meed seed heed weed teed need deed keed peed leed beed reed steed speed freed ogeed greed treed
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