indeed

Universal Words adverb 1 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. 2 (especially BrE) 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. 3 (formal, especially BrE) used to add information to a statement: I don't mind at all. Indeed, I would be delighted to help. 4 (spoken, especially BrE) used to show that you are surprised at sth or that you find sth ridiculous: A ghost indeed! I've never heard anything so silly. 5 (spoken) used when you are repeating a question that sb has just asked and showing that you do not know the answer: 'Why did he do it?' 'Why indeed?' IDIOMS see FRIEND