indeed Значение & определение

Значение на indeed на български

• 0 really or certainly, often used to emphasize something:

  • Indeed, it could be the worst environmental disaster in Europe this century.

  • Evidence suggests that errors may indeed be occurring.

  • We live in strange times indeed.

  • mainly UK Many people are very poor indeed.

  • "Is this your dog?" "It is indeed."/"Indeed it is."

  • Yes, I did indeed say that.

  • For such creatures, speed is not important - indeed it is counterproductive.

  • I am happy, indeed proud, to be associated with this project.

• 1 used to express surprise, anger, or lack of belief or interest:

  • "She said she won't come back until Monday." "Won't she, indeed?"

  • "When will we get a pay rise?" "When indeed?"

• 2 (used to emphasize something said or about to be said) really; truly:

  • If he has indeed quit his job, I asked myself, why is he still here?

  • From a medical standpoint, the discovery may turn out to be very big news indeed.

  • Indeed (= When you really think about it), why should you follow a doctor’s advice to the letter when you feel like Superman?

  • It was impossible to find work and, indeed, it became increasingly hard to keep looking for a job.