indeed

English

/ɪnˈdiːd/

adv
Definitions
  • (modal) Truly; in fact; actually.
  • (degree) in In fact.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English indede affix from English in (not, used to form chemical names of proteins, in, negative, compound-forming suffix, inch, neutral chemical compound, etc) + English deed.

Origin

English

deed

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