indeed

indeed
in|deed
W1S3 [ınˈdi:d] adv
[Date: 1300-1400; Origin: in + deed]
1.) [sentence adverb]
used to emphasize a statement or answer
▪ The blood tests prove that Vince is indeed the father.
▪ 'Would it help if you had an assistant?' 'It would indeed.'
2.) [sentence adverb] formal
used to introduce an additional statement that emphasizes or supports what you have just said
▪ I didn't mind at all. Indeed, I was pleased.
3.) especially BrE used with 'very' and an adjective or adverb to emphasize a statement or description
▪ Most of the essays were very good indeed.
▪ Thank you very much indeed.
4.) spoken especially BrE used to show that you are surprised or annoyed by something that someone has just told you
▪ 'He said he was too busy to see you.' 'Did he, indeed?'
5.) why/how/who etc indeed?
spoken used when someone has asked you a question, to show that you do not know the answer and you do not think there can be a satisfactory answer
▪ 'Why would John have left without saying a word?' 'Why indeed?'
▪ 'How can anyone justify such shameful behaviour?' 'How indeed?'

Dictionary of contemporary English. 2013.

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