linguaholic Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 What's the proper use of indeed? It's a word that I actually really like to use, however I do not often hear it myself from other people. Is indeed rather formal (mainly used in written language) or is it more often used in oral conversations? I use the word indeed when I want to put emphasis on something. For instance, if somebody would ask me: Have you been to the cinema yesterday? I would probably answer: Yes, indeed, instead of only saying yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monox D. I-Fly Posted July 24, 2018 Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 I don't know exactly, but I think "indeed" sometimes means "exactly". Or in some cases, "actually". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martel Posted July 17, 2020 Report Share Posted July 17, 2020 On 9/19/2016 at 9:29 AM, linguaholic said: What's the proper use of indeed? It's a word that I actually really like to use, however I do not often hear it myself from other people. Is indeed rather formal (mainly used in written language) or is it more often used in oral conversations? I use the word indeed when I want to put emphasis on something. For instance, if somebody would ask me: Have you been to the cinema yesterday? I would probably answer: Yes, indeed, instead of only saying yes. Unlike you I've heard many time the word indeed, mostly on videogames. In italian language there is a very similar word to indeed as meaning (INFATTI) so I agree with what Monox said. It's just as say "exactly" or "yea that's it" but also to get emphasis in something. I think so... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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