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indeed
- /ɪnˈdiːd/ UK
- /ɪnˈdid/ US
Rhymes with -iːd
Where it comes from
From Middle English indede, univerbation of the phrase in dede (“in sooth, in fact”). Cognate with Saterland Frisian innerdoat, innedoat (“indeed”), West Frisian yndied (“indeed”), Dutch inderdaad (“indeed”), German in der Tat (“indeed”). By surface analysis, in + deed. Compare in fact, in truth, etc. First attested in the early 14ᵗʰ century.
adverb endeed · indeedy
- Synonym of actually or truly. Indeed, he made several misplays.
- In fact. As a soccer player, he is terrible indeed.
interjection endeed · indeedy
- Indicates agreement with another speaker's previous statement. "I am a great runner." "Indeed!"
- Indicates doubt or disagreement with another speaker's previous statement. "I am a great runner." "Indeed?"
