Really vs. Indeed — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Really and Indeed
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Definitions
Really
In actual truth or fact
There isn't really a lake there.
It's just a mirage.
Indeed
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Really
To a great degree; very much
I would really like to meet your sister.
Indeed
Used to emphasize a statement or response confirming something already suggested
‘She should have no trouble hearing him.’ ‘No indeed.’
It was not expected to last long, and indeed it took less than three weeks
Really
Very; utterly
That was a really enjoyable evening.
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Indeed
Used to introduce a further and stronger or more surprising point
The idea is attractive to many men and indeed to many women
Really
Without a doubt; indeed
Really, I don't want more dessert.
Indeed
Used in a response to express interest, surprise, or contempt
‘A ghost indeed! I've never heard anything so silly.’
Really
Used to express surprise, skepticism, displeasure, or interest
"I've been reading her diary." "Really?".
Indeed
Without a doubt; certainly
Very cold indeed.
Was indeed grateful.
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Really
(literal) In a way or manner that is real, not unreal.
Indeed
In fact; in reality
Felt sure I'd win, and indeed I did.
Really
(modal) Actually; in fact; in reality.
"He really is a true friend." / "Really? What makes you so sure?"
Indeed
Used to express surprise, skepticism, or irony.
Really
Very (modifying an adjective); very much (modifying a verb).
But ma, I really, really want to go to the show!
Indeed
(modal) Truly; in fact; actually.
Indeed, he made several misplays.
Yes, I do indeed look very similar to you.
Really
Indicating surprise at, or requesting confirmation of, some new information; to express skepticism.
A: He won the Nobel Prize yesterday.
B: Really?
Indeed
In fact.
As a soccer player, he is terrible indeed.
Really
Indicating that what was just said was obvious and unnecessary; contrived incredulity
A: I've just been reading Shakespeare - he's one of the best authors like, ever!
B: Really.
Indeed
Indicates emphatic agreement.
"I am a great runner." "Indeed!"
Really
Indicating affirmation, agreement.
A: That girl talks about herself way too much.
B: Really. She's a nightmare.
Indeed
In reality; in truth; in fact; verily; truly; - used in a variety of senses. 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.
I were a beast indeed to do you wrong.
There is, indeed, no great pleasure in visiting these magazines of war.
Really
Indicating displeasure at another person's behaviour or statement.
Well, really! How rude.
Indeed
In truth (often tends to intensify);
They said the car would break down and indeed it did
It is very cold indeed
Was indeed grateful
Indeed, the rain may still come
He did so do it!
Really
Royally.
Indeed
(used as an interjection) an expression of surprise or skepticism or irony etc.;
Wants to marry the butler? Indeed!
Really
In a real manner; with or in reality; actually; in truth.
Whose anger is really but a short fit of madness.
Why, really, sixty-five is somewhat old.
Really
In accordance with truth or fact or reality;
She was now truly American
A genuinely open society
They don't really listen to us
Really
In actual fact;
To be nominally but not actually independent
No one actually saw the shark
Large meteorites actually come from the asteroid belt
Really
In fact (used as intensifiers or sentence modifiers);
In truth, moral decay hastened the decline of the Roman Empire
Really, you shouldn't have done it
A truly awful book
Really
Used as intensifiers; `real' is sometimes used informally for `really'; `rattling' is informal;
She was very gifted
He played very well
A really enjoyable evening
I'm real sorry about it
A rattling good yarn
