5. Indeed is defined as a word
used to emphasize the truth of something or to agree that something is true
. An example of indeed is an affirmative comment you would use when a party was very good. An example of indeed is an answer you give when someone asks you about the truth of a fact.
What do you reply to affirmative?
If you reply to a question in the affirmative, you say
‘yes’
or make a gesture that means ‘yes’. He asked me if I was ready. I answered in the affirmative.
What is the reply of indeed?
Indeed!” You can also say “
I sure do/did
” or “that’s right” or even just use “definitely!”
How do you use Yes indeed?
yes
, indeed(y)
informal A more emphatic way of saying “yes.” A: “Are you going to the party tonight?” B: “Yes, indeed. Probably going to head over there around 9 or so.” Yes, indeedy, I truly believe that this is the finest pizza in all of New York City!
Is indeed a formal word?
You can use this meaning without very but it is
much more formal or literary
: Rare indeed is the book that captivates adults and children alike. ‘Was he very angry? ‘ ‘Indeed he was.
Can I say yes indeed?
: certainly —used as more emphatic affirmative reply than “yes” alone “Do you know him?” “
Yes
, indeed!”
What is the best reply of indeed?
Indeed!” You can also say “
I sure do/did
” or “that’s right” or even just use “definitely!”
Can you say affirmative instead of yes?
1 Answer.
Yes is an affirmative response
, and when used as exclamations or interjections they have the same meaning, as you can see in dictionaries. Since you’re asking about registers, it’s worth noting that affirmative as a response is decidedly formal.
What are affirmative sentences?
An affirmative sentence
simply states something
. It is any declaration that is positive. An affirmative sentence expresses the validity of truth of an assertion. … An affirmative or positive sentence means something is so, while a negative sentence – which is its polar opposite – means something is not so.
How do you use affirmative?
A pat on the back is affirmative so is a signature you need to complete a form. Also,
you can use affirmative as a formal way of saying yes to something
. This is common in the military. It might sound a little odd, but if your teacher asked, “Does 10 plus 10 equal 20?” you could answer, “Affirmative!”
Can absolutely mean yes?
Absolutely means totally and completely
. Joan is absolutely right. I absolutely refuse to get married. Some people say absolutely as an emphatic way of saying yes or of agreeing with someone.
Which indeed meaning?
Indeed originates from the phrase in dede meaning “
in fact, in truth
.” When you use the word indeed, you are underscoring that something is true. … “Yes, I passed the test, and indeed, got the highest score in the class.” In other words, it’s a polite way to say, “Take that!”
Does certainly mean yes?
If your boss asks to speak to you, you might answer, “Certainly.”
It’s just a formal way of saying “yes
.” Definitions of certainly. adverb. definitely or positively (`sure’ is sometimes used informally for `surely’)
What is the synonyms for nice fun indeed?
yes,
certainly
, assuredly, emphatically, absolutely, exactly, precisely, of course, definitely, quite, positively, naturally, without doubt, without a doubt, without question, unquestionably, undoubtedly, doubtlessly, indubitably. by all means. informal you bet, you got it, I’ll say.
What is the synonyms for indeed?
- all right,
- alright,
- assuredly,
- certainly,
- clearly,
- definitely,
- doubtless,
- easily,
What word can I use instead of actually?
- admittedly,
- forsooth,
- frankly,
- honestly,
- indeed,
- really,
- truly,
- truthfully,
