8 Linking Adverbs, Definition and Examples indeed Meaning / Synonym: really, truly, actually, real, genuinely Example Sentences: Her daughter is indeed a clever girl. A stable, changeless state, ’twere cause indeed to weep. instead Meaning / Synonym: in place of, in lieu, in lieu of Example Sentences: My sister should study her lessons instead of watching TV. Mary went there instead of her mother. likewise Meaning / Synonym: It means “in the same way”, “in the same manner”. Example Sentences: I think apples are good. Likewise, i think oranges are good. I worked hard and did it and Mark did likewise. meanwhile Meaning