indeed
/ɪnˈdiːd/adverb
उच्चारण इन्डीड
वास्तव में, सचमुच
Core word
- 1
used to emphasize a positive statement or answer; used to add information to a statement; used with very to emphasize
वास्तव में, सचमुच
- Thank you very much indeed.
- It was a very good film indeed, and we talked about it all the way home.
- Are you sure? Yes, indeed.
+ 4 more examples
- It was cold, very cold indeed.
- He is, indeed, the best bowler in our school.
- Thank you indeed for your kind help.
- Indeed, many students find the first week difficult.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
very + adjective/adverb + indeed
Indeed goes after very plus an adjective or adverb to strengthen it.
Indeed, 'very' और adjective या adverb के बाद आकर उसे और प्रबल करता है।
- The results were very good indeed.
- Thank you very much indeed.
Yes, indeed / Indeed? (reply)
As a short answer it agrees strongly, or with a question mark shows surprise or doubt.
छोटे उत्तर के रूप में यह दृढ़ सहमति दिखाता है, और प्रश्नचिह्न के साथ आश्चर्य या संदेह।
- 'Was it a long journey?' 'It was, indeed.'
- 'He topped the exam.' 'Indeed?'
indeed to add information
In formal writing it adds a stronger or further point to what was just said.
औपचारिक लेखन में यह कही गई बात के बाद एक और अधिक प्रबल बिंदु जोड़ता है।
- The plan is not difficult; indeed, it is quite simple.
indeed vs in fact
In fact introduces a real detail that may contrast; indeed mainly intensifies or confirms.
'In fact' वास्तविक तथ्य बताता है जो विरोधी भी हो सकता है; 'indeed' मुख्यतः पुष्टि या ज़ोर देता है।
- It was cold; in fact, it snowed.
+Collocations 5
very + adjective + indeed
very kind indeedvery pleased indeedvery late indeedvery rare indeed
- We are very grateful indeed for your help.
thank you very much indeed
thanksgratefulobligedindebted
- Thank you very much indeed for the gift.
indeed + clause
indeed trueindeed correctindeed necessaryindeed possible
- It is indeed true that the exam date has changed.
if indeed / not only... but indeed
if indeedbut indeedand indeedyes indeed
- He is clever, and indeed the best in his class.
indeed in replies
Yes, indeedI do indeedIt is indeedThey did indeed
- 'Are you coming?' 'I am, indeed.'
“More examples 7
- It was a very hot day indeed in Delhi.
दिल्ली में सचमुच बहुत ही गर्म दिन था।
- Radhika is a good singer; indeed, she has won three prizes.
राधिका अच्छी गायिका है; वास्तव में उसने तीन पुरस्कार जीते हैं।
- 'Did you finish the paper?' 'Indeed I did.'
'क्या तुमने पेपर पूरा किया?' 'हाँ, बिल्कुल किया।'
- If indeed he has resigned, the post will be advertised.
यदि उसने सचमुच त्यागपत्र दिया है, तो पद का विज्ञापन निकलेगा।
- That is indeed a surprising result.
यह वास्तव में एक आश्चर्यजनक परिणाम है।
- She was pleased indeed to see her old teacher again.
अपने पुराने शिक्षक को फिर देखकर वह सचमुच प्रसन्न हुई।
- The Taj Mahal is a wonder indeed.
ताजमहल सचमुच एक अजूबा है।
!Common mistakes 2
✗ Thank you indeed very much.
✓ Thank you very much indeed.
Indeed comes after very much, not before it.
'Indeed', 'very much' के बाद आता है, उससे पहले नहीं।
✗ It was very cold indeed day.
✓ It was a very cold day indeed.
Indeed follows the adjective phrase or ends the clause; it cannot sit before the noun.
'Indeed' adjective phrase के बाद या वाक्य के अंत में आता है; noun से पहले नहीं।
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
'A friend in need is a friend indeed' (a true friend helps you in difficult times).
कहावत 'A friend in need is a friend indeed' (सच्चा मित्र कठिन समय में साथ देता है)।