seem
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- pronunciation:
- sim
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Homophone Note, Grammatical Patterns
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
seems, seeming, seemed |
| definition 1: |
to appear to be or do.
He seems like a nice man.The dog seems to like you.[verb + infinitive
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- synonyms:
- appear, look
- similar words:
- come across, feel, sound
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| definition 2: |
to appear to be true or to exist.
It seems that I was at fault, and I'm here to apologize.[it + verb + that + clause
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There seems to be a good reason for this.[there + verb + to be/infinitive
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- synonyms:
- appear
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| definition 3: |
to give an appearance, as for deceptive purposes.
I'll seem very contrite, and then she'll forgive me.- synonyms:
- appear
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| related words: |
ring |
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Are you looking for the word
seam (a line where two things join)?
Seem and
seam sound alike but have different meanings.