English · Word Candidate

indeed

/ɪnˈdiːd/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Synonym of actually or truly.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

thực sự hoặc đúng

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Adverb

Examples

Indeed, he made several misplays.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

In fact.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

trên thực tế

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Adverb

Examples

As a soccer player, he is terrible indeed.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Indicates agreement with another speaker's previous statement.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

đồng ý với phát biểu trước

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Interjection

Examples

"I am a great runner." "Indeed!"

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Indicates doubt or disagreement with another speaker's previous statement.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

bày tỏ sự nghi ngờ

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Interjection

Examples

"I am a great runner." "Indeed?"

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “indeed” mean?

Synonym of actually or truly.

Is “indeed” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.