In*deed" (?), adv. [Prep. in + deed.]
In reality; in truth; in fact; verily; truly; -- used in a variety of sense. 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 accompanies.
The 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.
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