indeed

«indeed» in Mova's judaism dictionary: used to make something stronger, meaning «really» or… — its meaning for a pupil, its sense in the lessons and examples, with 5 sentences of Mova's corpora that use it.

part of speech

adverb (indeed)

meaning for a pupil

1) Indeed is used to make something stronger, meaning «really» or «truly», as in «very good indeed». tree →

2) Indeed is used to agree, meaning «yes, that is true», as in «"It's cold." "Indeed it is."». tree →

3) (formal) Indeed adds a stronger point, meaning «in fact» or «even more than that». tree →

4) (informal, ironic) «Indeed?» or «Why, indeed?» can show surprise or doubt. tree →

sense in the lessons

In writing lessons, «indeed» is a useful connective for persuasive writing: «Pets are good for us; indeed, they can help us feel calmer.» In everyday speech it sounds a bit formal or old-fashioned, but teachers and older people often say «Thank you very much indeed». In stories, a butler or a wise owl may say «Indeed». Phrases: «very ... indeed», «indeed it is», «a friend in need is a friend indeed».

examples

• And Abraham drew near, and said: 'Wilt Thou indeed sweep away the righteous with the wicked? (Torah GEN.18.23, JPS 1917) tree →
• and said: 'Oh my lord, we came indeed down at the first time to buy food. (Torah GEN.43.20, JPS 1917) tree →
• Shall I and thy mother and thy brethren indeed come to bow down to thee to the earth?' (Torah GEN.37.10, JPS 1917) tree →
• Do ye indeed speak as a righteous company? (Writings PSA.58.2, JPS 1917) tree →
• And be it indeed that I have erred, mine error remaineth with myself. (Writings JOB.19.4, JPS 1917) tree →
• If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small indeed. (Writings PRO.24.10, JPS 1917) tree →
• Thank you very much indeed. tree →
• «Was the test hard?» «Indeed it was.» tree →
• It was a very long walk indeed. tree →
• Spiders are useful; indeed, they eat lots of pests. tree →
• «A friend in need is a friend indeed,» Gran said. tree →
• «You think you can beat me? Indeed?» laughed the knight. tree →
• That is indeed the right answer. tree →
• This is indeed a terrible affair! tree →

note

Adverb. Often follows «very + adjective» (very kind indeed). It is one word, from «in deed». It can begin a sentence but sounds formal.

In the corpora

• And Abraham drew near, and said: 'Wilt Thou indeed sweep away the righteous with the wicked?
• Shall I and thy mother and thy brethren indeed come to bow down to thee to the earth?'
• and said: 'Oh my lord, we came indeed down at the first time to buy food.
• Is not this it in which my lord drinketh, and whereby he indeed divineth? ye have done evil in so doing.'
• But if he will indeed redeem it, then he shall add the fifth part thereof unto thy valuation.

Trees and pragmatics

Every meaning and example of «indeed» parsed by Mova, each sentence with its dependency tree and frames.