seem

[siːm]

seem Definition

give the impression or sensation of being something or having a particular quality.

Using seem: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "seem" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She seems happy today.

• Example

  It seems that he is not interested in the job.

• Example

  The weather seems to be getting better.

• Example

  He seems to have a lot of experience in this field.

seem Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for seem

• appear
• look
• sound
• feel
• come across as

Antonyms for seem

• disappear
• vanish
• dissolve

Phrases with seem

• seem like

  give the impression of being similar or resembling someone or something

  Example

  You seem like a very intelligent person.

• seem to be

  give the impression of being in a particular state or condition

  Example

  She seems to be very busy these days.

• as it seems

  used to express doubt or uncertainty about something that appears to be true

  Example

  As it seems, we won't be able to finish the project on time.

Origins of seem

from Old Norse 'sœma', meaning 'to conform to, befit'

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Summary: seem in Brief

'Seem' [siːm] is a verb that means to give the impression or sensation of being something or having a particular quality. It is often used to express uncertainty or doubt, as in 'It seems that he is not interested in the job.' 'Seem' can also be used in phrases like 'seem like' and 'seem to be,' which respectively denote similarity and state or condition.