Indeed — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adverb interjection /in-ˈdēd/ in·deed

Meaning & Definition of Indeed

Indeed (adverb)

  1. without any question, truly, undeniably —often used interjectionally to express irony or disbelief or surprise
  2. in reality
  3. all things considered, as a matter of fact

Indeed (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. without any question

    "I know that you can indeed do better than that"

    similar: all right, alright, assuredly, certainly, clearly, definitely, doubtless, easily, forsooth, hands down, inarguably, incontestably, incontrovertibly, indisputably, plainly, really, so, sure, surely, truly, unarguably, undeniably, undoubtedly, unquestionably, by all means, by all odds, damn well, for certain, for sure
    related: conceivably, likely, perhaps, possibly, probably, obviously, unmistakably

  2. not merely this but also

    "that is not merely a reason, but is indeed the entire point"

    similar: even, nay, truly, verily, yea, in fact, in reality, in truth
    related: assuredly, certainly, decidedly, definitely, doubtless, incontestably, incontrovertibly, indisputably, positively, really, surely, undeniably, undoubtedly, unquestionably

  3. to tell the truth

    "that woman can be difficult—indeed, she can be insufferable"

    similar: actually, admittedly, forsooth, frankly, honestly, really, truly, truthfully, verily, as a matter of fact, in actuality, in fact, in point of fact, in reality, in truth, to be sure
    related: absolutely, certainly, indisputably, indubitably, positively, realistically, undoubtedly, unquestionably, veritably

Indeed (interjection) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. how surprising, doubtful, or unbelievable

    "indeed, you really did shave all your hair off!"

    similar: ah, aha, come on, fie, my word, no, pshaw, well, what, why
    related: gee, gee whiz, ha, hello, hey, lo, oh, fiddlesticks, phooey, pooh, there, oops, ugh, egad, gad, gadzooks (archaic), (the) deuce, the devil, the dickens, zounds

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Indeed

The most common words with a similar meaning to Indeed:

all right, alright, assuredly, certainly, clearly, definitely, doubtless, easily, forsooth, hands down, inarguably, incontestably, incontrovertibly, indisputably, plainly, really, so, sure, surely, truly, unarguably, undeniably, undoubtedly, unquestionably, even, nay, verily, yea, actually, admittedly, frankly, honestly, truthfully, by all means, by all odds, damn well, for certain, for sure, in fact, in reality

Related Words for Indeed

conceivably, likely, perhaps, possibly, probably, obviously, unmistakably, decidedly, positively, absolutely, indubitably, realistically, veritably, gee, gee whiz, ha, hello, hey, lo, oh, fiddlesticks, phooey, pooh, there, oops, ugh, egad, gad, gadzooks, (the) deuce

Origin & Etymology of Indeed

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Indeed

Words & Phrases Containing Indeed

a friend in need is a friend indeed, yes, indeed

Frequently Asked Questions about Indeed

What does "Indeed" mean?

"Indeed" means without any question, truly, undeniably —often used interjectionally to express irony or disbelief or surprise. As an an adverb and an interjection, it is defined as: without any question, truly, undeniably —often used interjectionally to express irony or disbelief or surprise. It has 4 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Indeed"?

Other words for "Indeed" include all right, alright, assuredly, certainly, clearly, definitely, doubtless and easily. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Indeed" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Indeed"?

There are 88 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Indeed". Common alternatives include all right, alright, assuredly, certainly, clearly, definitely, doubtless, easily, forsooth and hands down.

How do you use "Indeed" in a sentence?

Examples of "Indeed" in a sentence: "I know that you can indeed do better than that"; "that is not merely a reason, but is indeed the entire point"; "that woman can be difficult—indeed, she can be insufferable".

Is "Indeed" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Indeed" can be used as an adverb and an interjection, depending on the context.

Is "Indeed" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B1-level word, "Indeed" is typical of Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET), IELTS band 4.0–5.0, TOEFL iBT 42–71, PTE Academic 43–58, TOEIC Listening & Reading 550+.

How do you pronounce "Indeed"?

"Indeed" is pronounced /in-ˈdēd/ and divided into syllables as in·deed.

What is the origin of the word "Indeed"?

First known use: 14th century.