indeed
gb/ɪndˈid/ us/ɪndˈid/
B1
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 600
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
adverb
B1
property
1
used to emphasize truth
Used to show that something is really true.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[Indeed], [clause]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'indeed' with 'in fact'. While similar, 'in fact' often introduces surprising information, whereas 'indeed' mainly emphasizes agreement or truth.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
certainly (Slightly more formal and polite in tone.)
|
truly (Focuses more on genuineness rather than emphasis in agreement.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
not really (Expresses doubt or disagreement instead of agreement or confirmation.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
yes indeed
|indeed so
|indeed true
|indeed correct
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
communication
|agreement
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The rumor was indeed true, as the mayor confirmed it this morning.
- She is indeed the best candidate for the job.
- It was indeed a wonderful evening with friends.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- This is indeed a big city.
- He is indeed a good teacher.
- It is indeed very cold today.
adverb
B2
property
2
introducing stronger point
Used to add more information that makes the first point stronger.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[Indeed], [clause]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes use 'indeed' at the end of a sentence in this sense, which can sound unnatural in formal writing.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
in fact (Often interchangeable, but 'in fact' can also introduce a contrast.)
|
actually (Can sound more informal and sometimes implies correction.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
however (Introduces a contrast rather than support.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
indeed even
|indeed especially
|indeed particularly
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
communication
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Many people dislike the policy; indeed, some have protested against it.
- The meal was delicious; indeed, it was the best I have had all year.
- She is talented; indeed, she could become a great leader.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- He works hard; indeed, he works every day.
- The movie was good; indeed, it was the best this year.
- She can sing well; indeed, she can sing very high notes.
interjection
formal
B1
action
3
exclamation of agreement/surprise
A word you say to show you agree strongly or are surprised.
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse this with the adverb use and place it mid-sentence instead of as a stand-alone exclamation.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
absolutely (More informal and emphatic than 'indeed'.)
|
really (Less formal and can express disbelief as well as surprise.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
no way (Expresses disbelief or refusal rather than agreement.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
Oh indeed!
|Indeed? Really?
|Yes indeed!
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 'It’s a beautiful day.' 'Indeed!'
- 'She’s very talented.' 'Indeed she is.'
- 'He won the championship.' 'Indeed?'
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 'It is cold today.' 'Indeed!'
- 'She is very smart.' 'Indeed she is.'
- 'They are here early.' 'Indeed!'
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
indeed
IPA
GB/ɪndˈid/
US/ɪndˈid/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
in - deed (2 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 2nd syllable (deed)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Noun
- Base: indeed
- Plural: indeeds
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
Forms
indeeds
noun
Related words
deed
noun B1
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
indeed so
1/ɪndˈid sˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
formal
formal confirmation of truth/agreement
A formal way to say that something is true or correct.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- '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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 'Do you like this idea?' 'Yes indeed!'
- Yes indeed, we will be there on time.