in ‧ deed S1 W1 /ɪnˈdiːd/ BrE AmE adverb
[ 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 British English 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 . especially British English spoken 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?’