Word of the day

 Indeed 

adverb

 

1 used to emphasize a positive statement or answer

‘Is he very angry?’ ‘Indeed he is.’

‘Did you agree?’ ‘Indeed I did/Yes, indeed.’

‘You said you'd help?’ ‘I did indeed—yes.’

It is indeed a remarkable achievement.

Indeed, he is a great poet. = He is indeed a great poet.

This is indeed [=certainly] a matter of great importance.

They were indeed heroes, though they were never honored.

She does indeed work here.

I will indeed be there.

The problem is a serious one indeed.

“Do you know him?” “I do indeed.” = “Indeed I do.”

“Do you know him?” “Yes, indeed!” [=I certainly do]

2 ( especially BrE ) used after very and an adjective or adverb to emphasize a statement, description, etc.

Thank you very much indeed!

I was very sad indeed to hear of your father's death.

This is a very nice house indeed.

3 ( formal , especially BrE ) used to add information to a statement

I don't mind at all. Indeed, I would be delighted to help.

He likes to have things his own way; indeed, he can be very stubborn.

She is quite lovely, indeed a beauty.

Many people objected. Indeed, my uncle complained in writing.

It is possible—indeed, probable—that the crime was an inside job.

4 used in response to a statement that is regarded as doubtful or surprising

“I did my best.” “Did you indeed?”

“The project is still on schedule.” “Is it indeed?”

“He claims that it was just a misunderstanding.” “Indeed?”

5 used in a question that repeats and emphasizes a preceding question to show that you do not know the answer

“How can we help them?” “How, indeed?”

“When will they come here again?” “When, indeed?”

Idiom

a friend in need (is a friend indeed)

 means :  A friend that helps you when you need it is a true friend

COURTESY : OXFORD ADVANCED LEARNER’S DICTIONARY and MERRIAM WEBSTER

DISCLAIMER: I have taken all the definitions from OALD and MW as mentioned above. I have edited or added or explained examples to suit the needs and to make the definitions more easy to understand for all the English Learners ( especially my students ).