Indeed vs. Yes — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Indeed and Yes
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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.
Yes
Used to give an affirmative response
‘Do you understand?’ ‘Yes.’
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
Yes
Used as a response to someone addressing one or trying to attract one's attention
‘Oh, Mr Lawrence.’ ‘Yes?’
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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Yes
Used to question a remark
‘It should be easy to check.’ ‘Oh yes? How?’
Indeed
Used in a response to express interest, surprise, or contempt
‘A ghost indeed! I've never heard anything so silly.’
Yes
Encouraging someone to continue speaking
‘When you bought those photographs …’ ‘Yes?’
Indeed
Without a doubt; certainly
Very cold indeed.
Was indeed grateful.
Yes
Expressing great pleasure or excitement
Plenty to eat, including hot hamburger sandwiches (yes!)
Indeed
In fact; in reality
Felt sure I'd win, and indeed I did.
Yes
Expressing irritation or impatience
‘Is the pain still there?’ ‘Yes, yes, damn you, the pain is always there’
Indeed
Used to express surprise, skepticism, or irony.
Yes
An affirmative answer or decision, especially in voting
Answering with assured and ardent yeses
Indeed
(modal) Truly; in fact; actually.
Indeed, he made several misplays.
Yes, I do indeed look very similar to you.
Yes
It is so; as you say or ask. Used to express affirmation, agreement, positive confirmation, or consent.
Indeed
In fact.
As a soccer player, he is terrible indeed.
Yes
An affirmative or consenting reply.
Indeed
Indicates emphatic agreement.
"I am a great runner." "Indeed!"
Yes
An affirmative vote or voter.
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.
Yes
To give an affirmative reply to.
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!
Yes
Used to express great satisfaction, approval, or happiness.
Indeed
(used as an interjection) an expression of surprise or skepticism or irony etc.;
Wants to marry the butler? Indeed!
Yes
(interrogative) Used to ask for more information with a request.
I need some help.
Yes?
Yes?
Yes
An affirmative expression; an answer that shows agreement or acceptance.
Was that a yes?
Yes
A vote of support or in favor/favour of something.
The workers voted on whether to strike, and there were thirty "yeses" and one "no".
Yes
To agree with, affirm, approve.
Did he yes the veto?
Yes
(slang) to attempt to flatter someone by habitually agreeing
Yes
Ay; yea; - a word which expresses affirmation or consent; - opposed to no.
Yes
An affirmative;
I was hoping for a yes
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