adverb · neutral
indeed
/ɪnˈdiːd/in·DEED
speakingtask2
Used to emphasize a statement or confirm something already suggested.
Examples
“He is very talented; indeed, he trained abroad for years.”
“It is difficult indeed.”
“Indeed, this policy had unintended consequences.”
Band 8 sentence
“Indeed, several studies corroborate the claim that early intervention improves outcomes.”
Collocations
- Indeed, ...
- X is difficult indeed
Word family
indeed adverb
Common mistakes
Indeed, I don't like it.→In fact, I don't like it.
She is smart indeed she studies a lot.→She is smart; indeed, she studies a lot.
Say it for a higher band
5really→6in fact→7+indeed
Synonyms
in fact
Easily confused
in fact
“In fact, there were only three volunteers.”
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