/ ɪnˈdiːd; NAmE / adverb
1.
used to emphasize a positive statement or answer :
'Was he very angry?' 'Indeed he was.'
'Do you agree?' 'Indeed I do / Yes, indeed.'
'You said you'd help?' 'I did indeed—yes.'
It is indeed a remarkable achievement.
2.
( especially BrE ) used after very and an adjective or adverb to emphasize a statement, description, etc. :
Thank you very much indeed!
I was very sad indeed to hear of your father's death.
3.
( formal , especially BrE ) used to add information to a statement :
I don't mind at all. Indeed, I would be delighted to help.
4.
( informal , especially BrE ) used to show that you are surprised at sth or that you find sth ridiculous :
A ghost indeed! I've never heard anything so silly.
5.
( informal ) used when you are repeating a question that sb has just asked and showing that you do not know the answer :
'Why did he do it?' 'Why indeed?'
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IDIOMS
see friend
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WORD ORIGIN
Middle English : originally as in deed .