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Hi everyone, some days ago i saw a word that is indeed but, i did not grasp what it means. Could someone tell me what is the meaning of indeed.

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Hi everyone, some days ago I saw the word 'indeed'. but I did not grasp what it means. Could someone tell me what the meaning of indeed is?

Here is a dictionary definition. Note that there are several meanings.

indeed /?n'di?d/ adverb
Learner's definition of INDEED1 : without any question— used to stress the truth of a statement

Indeed, he is a great poet. = He is indeed a great poet.
This is indeed [=certainly] a matter of great importance.
They were indeed heroes, though they were never honored.

[+] more examples — often used after very

This is a very nice house indeed.
Thank you very much indeed.

2 — used in response to a statement that is regarded as doubtful or surprising

“I did my best.” “Did you indeed?”
“The project is still on schedule.” “Is it indeed?”
“He claims that it was just a misunderstanding.” “Indeed?”

3 formal— used when making a statement that adds to or strengthens a previous statement

He likes to have things his own way; indeed, he can be very stubborn.
She is quite lovely, indeed a beauty.
Many people objected. Indeed, my uncle complained in writing.
It is possible—indeed, probable—that the crime was an inside job.

4 — used in a question that repeats and emphasizes a preceding question to show that you do not know the answer

“How can we help them?” “How, indeed?”
“When will they come here again?” “When, indeed?”

a friend in need is a friend indeed

— see friend http://www.learnersdictionary.com/definition/indeed

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