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seem

/ˈsiːm/verb1 syllable

Seem means: give a certain impression of being something or having a certain aspect.

Synonyms for seem2

verb, as in give a certain impression of being something or having a certain aspect

verb, as in (of a proposition) seem to be true, probable, or apparent

What does seem mean?2

verb

1

give a certain impression of being something or having a certain aspect“She seems to be sleeping”

2

(of a proposition) seem to be true, probable, or apparent“It seems that he is very gifted”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with seem?21

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All 21 rhymes for seem, grouped by syllable

Seem in a sentence

  • It may seem trivial to you, but for me it's worth paying attention to.CM
  • Strange as it may seem, nobody was injured in the fire.CK
  • In contrast to her, her husband didn't seem to be enjoying the shopping.unknown
  • If you bring us some books, the time will seem shorter to us.Dorenda
  • It doesn't seem strange, but for some reason it feels strange...saeb
  • At the time, the incident did not seem important.Source_VOA
  • It may seem obvious, but sentences you write yourself look the most natural.unknown
  • Oh, you seem to have mistaken me for somebody who gives a shit!unknown

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Forms of seem

as a verb

past tense
seemed
present participle
seeming
third-person singular
seems
past participle
seemed