indeed

== English == === Alternative forms === endeed (obsolete) indeedy (Canada, US, regional) === Etymology === 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. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ɪnˈdiːd/ (General American) IPA(key): /ɪnˈdid/ Rhymes: -iːd Hyphenation: in‧deed === Adverb === indeed (not comparable) (modal) Truly; in fact; actually. Synonyms: certainly, definitely, in fact, indubitably, really, surely, truly, undoubtedly; see also Thesaurus:actually (degree, after the adjective modified) In fact. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Interjection === indeed Indicates emphatic agreement. Synonyms: absolutely, for real, forsooth, indubitably, sure thing, true that With interrogative intonation (low–high), indicates serious doubt. ==== Translations ==== === Further reading === indeed at The Septic's Companion: A British Slang Dictionary === Anagrams === Neddie, denied