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Webster 1913 Edition
Indeed
In-deed′
,adv.
[Prep.
in + deed
.] In reality; in truth; in fact; verily; truly; – used in a variety of senses. Esp.:
(a)
Denoting emphasis; as,
. indeed
it is so(b)
Denoting concession or admission; as,
. indeed
, you are right(c)
Denoting surprise; as,
. indeed
, is it you? Its meaning is not intrinsic or fixed, but depends largely on the form of expression which it accompaniesThe carnal mind is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, neither
indeed
can be. Rom. viii. 7.
I were a beast
indeed
to do you wrong. Dryden.
There is,
indeed
, no great pleasure in visiting these magazines of war. Addison.
Webster 1828 Edition
Indeed
INDEE'D
,adv.
The carnal mind is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. Rom.8.
Indeed is usually emphatical, but in some cases more so than in others; as,this is true; it is indeed.
I were a beast indeed to do you wrong.
Some sons indeed; some very few we see,
Who keep themselves from this infection free.
There is indeed no greater pleasure in visiting these magazines of war--
It is used to note concession or admission; as, ships not so large indeed, but better manned.
Indeed is used as an expression of surprise, or for the purpose of obtaining confirmation of a fact stated. Indeed! is it possible? is it so in fact?