He is, indeed, a man of his word.
Source: tatoeba (16235)
Indeed
/ɪnˈdiːd/
Synonyms for "indeed" (183 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (37)
Strong matches (55)
doubtlesslyeasilyespeciallyevenever soexactlyfactfactuallyfinefirst of allfor a certaintyfor a factfor certainfor realfor surefor the most partforsoothgoodgood enoughhear
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historicallyin all consciencein chiefin factin realityin the mainin truthin very soothindeedyindubitablyjajust somainlymais ouimanifestlymore than ever
Adverb(8 words)
Adjective(1 words)
Verb(1 words)
Determiner(1 words)
most area code
Related words (91)
most assuredlymost certainlymostlynaturallynaturellementnaynever sono endnothing else butnoticeablyobservablyobviouslyof a truthof courseokokayouiparticularlypatentlypeculiarly
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positivelypreciselypredominantlyprimarilyprincipallyquiteratherreallyreally-trulyrightrightorogersensiblyseriouslystillstill moresubstantiallysuresure thingsurelyto a certaintyto be suretrulytruthfullyunambiguouslyundeniablyundoubtedlyunequivocallyunmistakablyverilyveritablyvery wellvisiblywellwell and goodwhy yeswith truthwithout doubtyeayeahyepyesyes indeedyes indeedyyes siryes sirree
Noun(13 words)
Adjective(2 words)
real mousetrue
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: a fortiori, above all, absolutely, actually, afisr.
- Sentence evidence is available for indeed, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "indeed".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "indeed"
Keep "indeed" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "indeed" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "indeed", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "indeed" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
3 entriesMore specific
6 entriesCollocations
12 entriesacademic writing stylediscourse marker usageemphasis markerformal toneindeed oftenindeed soindeed the dataindeed there isindeed this showsindeed yesintensifier usagesentence adverb usage
Derivations
1 entriesTranslations
22 translations across 13 languages.
Czech
1 entries- opravdu adv (degree: in fact)
Danish
1 entries- søreme adv (degree: in fact)
Dutch
2 entries- bepaald adv (degree: in fact)
- echt adv (degree: in fact)
Finnish
1 entries- todella adv (degree: in fact)
Greek
1 entries- όντως adv (degree: in fact)
Indonesian
1 entries- memang adv (degree: in fact)
Italian
2 entries- effettivamente adv (degree: in fact)
- realmente adv (degree: in fact)
Norwegian Bokmål
2 entries- sannelig adv (degree: in fact)
- virkelig adv (degree: in fact)
Norwegian Nynorsk
2 entries- sanneleg adv (degree: in fact)
- verkeleg adv (degree: in fact)
Polish
2 entries- naprawdę adv (degree: in fact)
- w rzeczy samej adv (degree: in fact)
Portuguese
2 entries- mesmo adv (degree: in fact)
- realmente adv (degree: in fact)
Spanish
4 entries- de hecho adv (degree: in fact)
- efectivamente adv (degree: in fact)
- realmente adv (degree: in fact)
- verdaderamente adv (degree: in fact)
Swedish
1 entries- minsann adv (degree: in fact)
Sample sentences
20 total sentences available.
Indeed you know a lot of things, but you're not good at teaching them.
Source: tatoeba (16236)
If it becomes stubborn indeed it stands alone.
Source: tatoeba (20779)
Indeed she is young and beautiful, but she is in delicate health.
Source: tatoeba (21688)
Showing 4 of 20 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "indeed"?
Closest matches include a fortiori, above all, absolutely, actually, afisr.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "indeed"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.