indeed
gb/ɪndˈid/ us/ɪndˈid/
B1
Anglų
~ 600
valóban, tényleg, sőt, mi több, csakugyan
B1
1
Vartosenos šablonas:
[Indeed], [clause]
The rumor was indeed true, as the mayor confirmed it this morning.
A híresztelés valóban igaz volt, ahogy azt a polgármester ma reggel megerősítette.
She is indeed the best candidate for the job.
Valóban ő a legjobb jelölt az állásra.
It was indeed a wonderful evening with friends.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
This is indeed a big city.
Ez valóban nagy város.
He is indeed a good teacher.
Ő valóban jó tanár.
It is indeed very cold today.
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'indeed' with 'in fact'. While similar, 'in fact' often introduces surprising information, whereas 'indeed' mainly emphasizes agreement or truth.
Reikšmė
used to emphasize truth
Kolokacijos
yes indeed
|indeed so
|indeed true
|indeed correct
Sinonimai
certainly (Slightly more formal and polite in tone.)
|
truly (Focuses more on genuineness rather than emphasis in agreement.)
Antonimai
not really (Expresses doubt or disagreement instead of agreement or confirmation.)
Temos
communication
|agreement
|core_vocabulary
Apibrėžimas
Used to show that something is really true.
Used to emphasize that something is true or to confirm a statement.
B2
2
Vartosenos šablonas:
[Indeed], [clause]
Many people dislike the policy; indeed, some have protested against it.
Sokan nem szeretik ezt az intézkedést; sőt, néhányan tiltakoztak is ellene.
The meal was delicious; indeed, it was the best I have had all year.
Az étel finom volt; sőt, ez volt a legjobb, amit egész évben ettem.
She is talented; indeed, she could become a great leader.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
He works hard; indeed, he works every day.
Keményen dolgozik; sőt, mindennap dolgozik.
The movie was good; indeed, it was the best this year.
A film jó volt; sőt, ez volt idén a legjobb.
She can sing well; indeed, she can sing very high notes.
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes use 'indeed' at the end of a sentence in this sense, which can sound unnatural in formal writing.
Reikšmė
introducing stronger point
Kolokacijos
indeed even
|indeed especially
|indeed particularly
Sinonimai
in fact (Often interchangeable, but 'in fact' can also introduce a contrast.)
|
actually (Can sound more informal and sometimes implies correction.)
Antonimai
however (Introduces a contrast rather than support.)
Temos
communication
|core_vocabulary
Apibrėžimas
Used to add more information that makes the first point stronger.
Used to introduce an additional point that strengthens or develops what has just been said.
B1
FORMAL
3
'It’s a beautiful day.' 'Indeed!'
– Gyönyörű napunk van. – Valóban!
'She’s very talented.' 'Indeed she is.'
– Nagyon tehetséges. – Valóban az.
'He won the championship.' 'Indeed?'
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
'It is cold today.' 'Indeed!'
– Ma hideg van. – Valóban!
'She is very smart.' 'Indeed she is.'
– Nagyon okos. – Valóban az.
'They are here early.' 'Indeed!'
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes confuse this with the adverb use and place it mid-sentence instead of as a stand-alone exclamation.
Reikšmė
exclamation of agreement/surprise
Kolokacijos
Oh indeed!
|Indeed? Really?
|Yes indeed!
Sinonimai
absolutely (More informal and emphatic than 'indeed'.)
|
really (Less formal and can express disbelief as well as surprise.)
Antonimai
no way (Expresses disbelief or refusal rather than agreement.)
Temos
communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Apibrėžimas
A word you say to show you agree strongly or are surprised.
An exclamation used to express strong agreement, surprise, or interest.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
indeed
IPA
GB/ɪndˈid/
US/ɪndˈid/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
in - deed (2 skiemenys)
Stress on 2nd syllable (deed)
Žodžio formos
Noun
- Base: indeed
- Plural: indeeds
Žodžių šeima
Forms
indeeds
noun
Related words
deed
noun B1
Posakiai
indeed so
1/ɪndˈid sˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
formal
formal confirmation of truth/agreement
A formal way to say that something is true or correct.
Pavyzdžiai
- 'It has been a long journey.' 'Indeed so.'
- 'You are the new manager?' 'Indeed so.'
yes indeed
1/jˈɛs ɪndˈid/
fixed phrase
strong agreement or confirmation
Used to say you agree very much or that something is certainly true.
Pavyzdžiai
- 'Do you like this idea?' 'Yes indeed!'
- Yes indeed, we will be there on time.