Words / A2

in-DEED/ɪnˈdiːd/

Indeed emphasises truth or strong agreement: very cold indeed, yes indeed, a good idea indeed. Really and certainly are cousins. In deed as two words is not the same. Need is a different word. Do not write indeed when you mean need, or in need.

Meaning

Used to emphasise that something is true, or to agree strongly.

Examples

• “The queue was long indeed at passport control.”
• “The walk was steep indeed, so we stopped for water.”
• “Yes indeed — platform four is the one for Brighton.”

Good to know

very + adjective + indeed; yes indeed. Cousin: really. Mix-up: need.

Near in meaning

really

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