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seem
[seem]
verb (used without object)
to appear to be, feel, do, etc..
She seems better this morning.
to appear to one's own senses, mind, observation, judgment, etc..
It seems to me that someone is calling.
to appear to exist.
There seems no need to go now.
to appear to be true, probable, or evident.
It seems likely to rain.
to give the outward appearance of being or to pretend to be.
He only seems friendly because he wants you to like him.
seem
/ ː /
verb
(copula) to appear to the mind or eye; look
this seems nice
the car seems to be running well
to give the impression of existing; appear to be
there seems no need for all this nonsense
used to diminish the force of a following infinitive to be polite, more noncommittal, etc
I can't seem to get through to you
Other Word Forms
- ˈ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of seem1
Word History and Origins
Origin of seem1
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Example Sentences
“So many people are living in fear and that seems unfair, because you see so much online and then it turns out ICE isn’t there,” Barrera said.
Compared to its first act, this final portion of the film makes the concept of happiness seem vintage.
Plaid Cymru's Heledd Fychan said it was disappointing that there seemed to be no imminent review of how Wales was funded, despite that being a UK Labour manifesto promise.
But now as the year approaches its halfway point, a bleaker saying seems apt: “Exist ’til ’26.”
“ is the probable cause for them to be entering into a private business area? ... At this moment, it seems to me like they have a blanket authority almost to do anything.”
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