indeed
adverb/ɪnˈdiːd/
Слово англійською: indeed
Переклад indeed українською: ді́йсно, спра́вді, щопра́вда
Детальний опис
- (especially British English) 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.
- The last three months have been very good indeed for the company.
- 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.
- (especially British English, formal) used to add information to a statement
- I don't mind at all. Indeed, I would be delighted to help.
- Today's youth live in a more affluent society than their grandparents, indeed even their parents.
- (especially British English, informal) used to show that you are surprised at something or that you find something silly
- A ghost indeed! I've never heard anything so silly.
- (informal) used when you are repeating a question that somebody has just asked and showing that you do not know the answer
- ‘Why did he do it?’ ‘Why indeed?’
Word OriginMiddle English: originally as in deed.
Idioms
a friend in need (is a friend indeed)
- (saying) a friend who gives you help when you need it (is a true friend)