Indeed vs. Precisely — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Indeed and Precisely
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Indeed
Indeed is an American worldwide employment website for job listings launched in November 2004. It is a subsidiary of Japan's Recruit Co.
Precisely
In a precise manner.
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
Precisely
Used as an intensive
Inferior equipment was precisely the reason some hikers refused to continue the climb.
Indeed
Used to introduce a further and stronger or more surprising point
The idea is attractive to many men and indeed to many women
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Precisely
(manner) In a precise manner; exactly.
I always try to express myself precisely.
Indeed
Used in a response to express interest, surprise, or contempt
‘A ghost indeed! I've never heard anything so silly.’
Precisely
(focus) Used to provide emphasis.
Indeed
Without a doubt; certainly
Very cold indeed.
Was indeed grateful.
Precisely
Indicating exactness or preciseness;
He was doing precisely (or exactly) what she had told him to do
It was just as he said--the jewel was gone
It has just enough salt
Indeed
In fact; in reality
Felt sure I'd win, and indeed I did.
Precisely
In a precise manner;
She always expressed herself precisely
Indeed
Used to express surprise, skepticism, or irony.
Precisely
Just as it should be;
`Precisely, my lord,' he said
Indeed
(modal) Truly; in fact; actually.
Indeed, he made several misplays.
Yes, I do indeed look very similar to you.
Indeed
In fact.
As a soccer player, he is terrible indeed.
Indeed
Indicates emphatic agreement.
"I am a great runner." "Indeed!"
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.
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!
Indeed
(used as an interjection) an expression of surprise or skepticism or irony etc.;
Wants to marry the butler? Indeed!
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