Synonyms of indeed
1
: without any question : truly, undeniably
This is indeed very serious.
often used interjectionally to express irony or disbelief or surprise
"It was all a misunderstanding." "Was it indeed?"
2
: in reality
She does indeed work here.
3
: all things considered : as a matter of fact
I was very unsatisfied. Indeed, I filed a complaint.

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
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This shows that the new round of AI model competition has indeed reached the pricing level. CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 If the Chiefs indeed keep a sixth cornerback, Kristian Fulton, Melvin Smith, Kevin Knowles, Kader Kohou and Kair Elam are the candidates in that order. Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026 The film’s greatest special effect indeed becomes time itself, as the cast ages and grows across the course of the story. Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 And indeed, cyclospora was found in farms in Florida in 2020. Dylan Scott, Vox, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for indeed

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of indeed was in the 14th century

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“Indeed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indeed. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

Kids Definition

: without any question : truly, certainly
often used interjectionally to express disbelief or surprise
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