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   seem

   /siːm/

   verb

   • 1. give the impression of being something or having a particular quality: "Dawn seemed annoyed"
   • ▪ used to make a statement less forceful: "I seem to remember giving you very precise instructions"
   • ▪ used to suggest in a cautious or polite way that something is the case: "it would seem that he has been fooling us all"
   • 2. be unable to do something, despite having tried: "he couldn't seem to remember his lines"

   Word Origin Middle English (also in the sense ‘suit, befit, be appropriate’): from Old Norse sœma ‘to honour’, from sœmr ‘fitting’.

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   What does the word seem mean?

   • The verb seem has several definitions. It can mean "to be apparent, or probable," like the nice person you just met who seems like he'll make a good friend. Seem can also mean "to appear to exist," like when heat shimmering on pavement makes it seem like there is a puddle on the road.

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   What is a common use of seem?

   • Here are the common uses of “ seem “: Let’s look at each one. “ seem ” is a linking (copular) verb. A linking verb gives us more information about the subject of the sentence. Linking verbs can also be followed by noun phrases. Give the impression of being something. Give the impression of having a particular quality. They seem young.

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   How do you use seem in a sentence?

   • Seem is often used with a noun: … We can use seem with a to-infinitive: … Seem means ‘appear in a particular way’. We can use it as a linking verb (like be) or with a to-infinitive. We do not normally use seem in the continuous form: … Seem as a linking verb is followed by an adjective or, less commonly, a noun: … [ L ] You seem very quiet today.

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   What does it seems & it would seem mean?

   • To suggest that something is true. “ it seems ” and “ it would seem ” are polite and indirect style. It is a “non-committal” style. When someone says “ it seems that ……”, they are not saying that something is definitely true. Politicians often use this non-committal style because they can never be wrong.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSEEM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to give the effect of being; to be judged to be: He's 16, but he often seems (to be) younger. The children seemed ( as if/as though/like they were) tired. I suspect his claims are not all they seem - he tends to exaggerate. Things are seldom as/how/what they seem. [ + to infinitive ] I seem to know more about him than anyone else.

   • Znaczenie Seem, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     SEEM definicja: 1. to give the effect of being; to be judged...

   • Seem: Arabic Translation

     SEEM translate: يَبدو. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Seem: Japanese Translation

     SEEM translate: ～のようである, ～のように見える, ～に見（み）える. Learn more in...

   • Seem Spanish Translation

     SEEM translate: parecer, parecer. Learn more in the...

   • English (US)

     Seem means ‘appear in a particular way’. We can use it as a...

   • Seem: French Translation

     SEEM translate: sembler, sembler, paraître. Learn more in...

   • Seem: Thai Translation

     seem translate: ดูเหมือนว่า. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Seem: Polish Translation

     SEEM translate: zdawać się, wydawać się. Learn more in the...

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   Seem means "to give a certain impression," usually by physical appearance like your messy hair and wrinkled clothing that made it seem like you just rolled out of bed.

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   The meaning of SEEM is to appear to the observation or understanding. How to use seem in a sentence.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySEEM | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the verb seem, which means to appear or seem to be something. See how to use seem with adjectives, nouns, to-infinitives, and as a linking verb.

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   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.

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   Learn the meaning of seem, a verb that expresses appearance or impression. See how to use seem with that-clauses, as if, like, and other expressions.

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   Seem is applied to something that has an aspect of truth and probability: It seems warmer today. Appear suggests the giving of an impression that may be superficial or illusory: The house appears to be deserted.