Definition of seem
intransitive verb
1 : to appear to the observation or understanding
2 : to give the impression of being
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Examples of seem in a Sentence
What they're doing doesn't seem right to me.
I tried to cheer them up because they seemed depressed.
Recent Examples of seem from the Web
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The feta-tomato-olive flavors seem to complement the meaty-cinnamon-spice of chili.
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McConnell’s reputation as a brilliant tactician seemed to fail him in a big way with Obamacare repeal.
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Engagement parties, which were once more common, seem to have fallen off the social map, as couples add other celebrations (such as multiple showers) to their wedding season.
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But the existence of so many super-Earths seems to contradict astronomers' understanding of planet formation.
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Oliver, a four-month-old shih tzu pup, seemed befuddled as dog groomer Michelle Robinson deftly pulled his paw back and clipped his back nails.
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The Naperville Ale Fest seemed to satisfy a craving among the craft beer lovers who gathered at Naper Settlement Saturday to sample 200-plus varieties from about 100 brewers.
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The league is cutting back on exhibitions (the maximum eight per team in the past always seemed excessive).
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The bigger issue is that Snapchat’s current reality doesn’t seem to align with Spiegel’s stated ambitions.
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Origin and Etymology of seem
Middle English semen to appear to be, be fitting, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse sœma to honor, sœmr fitting, samr same — more at same
SEEM Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of seem for English Language Learners
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: to appear to be something or to do something : to have a quality, appearance, etc., that shows or suggests a particular characteristic, feeling, etc.
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—used with it to make a statement about what appears to be true based on what is known
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