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) Synonym of actually or truly. Synonym: (archaic) yea (degree, after the adjective modified) In fact. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Interjection === indeed Indicates agreement with another speaker's previous statement. Synonyms: absolutely, for real, forsooth, indubitably, sure thing, true that, facts, fax, trufax, that's right (with interrogative intonation) Indicates doubt or disagreement with another speaker's previous statement. ==== Translations ==== === Further reading === indeed at The Septic's Companion: A British Slang Dictionary === Anagrams === Neddie, denied