Synonyms for indeed


Grammar : Adv
Spell : in-deed
Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈdid

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Définition of indeed

Origin :
  • early 14c., in dede "in fact, in truth," from Old English dæd (see deed). Written as two words till c.1600. As an interjection, 1590s; as an expression of surprise or disgust, 1834. Emphatic form in yes (or no) indeedy attested from 1856, American English.
  • adv actually
Example sentences :
  • On the contrary, indeed, he appeared to joy immensely in Percival's way of life.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • "Marvellous, indeed, is the mystery of our being," exclaimed Anaxagoras.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • "If it be as you have said, Anaxagoras is indeed happier than princes," he replied.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • Yet his voice was unbroken and he was, indeed, unconscious of the tears.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • He walked, indeed, with a step of amazing springiness for a man of his years.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • You are, indeed, fortunate in having escaped from the snare he laid for you.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • Sir, I did not know fully—but indeed I should never have been so happy as I am now.
  • Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge
  • I am indeed pleased to get this rain at last, as the country is very dry.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • We have been most fortunate in finding water, and I am indeed very thankful for it.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • Then, indeed, she had burst upon him with an impetuous despair that had alarmed him.
  • Extract from : « Malbone » by Thomas Wentworth Higginson

Antonyms for indeed

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