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English to English adverb
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in truth (often tends to intensify) |
• they said the car would break down and indeed it did
• it is very cold indeed
• was indeed grateful
• indeed, the rain may still come
• he did so do it!
source: wordnet30
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(used as an interjection) an expression of surprise or skepticism or irony etc. |
• Wants to marry the butler? Indeed!
source: wordnet30
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In reality; in truth; in fact; verily; truly; -- used in a variety of senses. Esp.: (a) Denoting emphasis; as, indeed it is so. (b) Denoting concession or admission; as, indeed, you are right. (c) Denoting surprise; as, indeed, is it you? Its meaning is not intrinsic or fixed, but depends largely on the form of expression which it accompanies. | source: webster1913
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