seem
word
/ˈsim/
seem
/sˈiːm/
seem
Definition
Used to say how something appears or gives the impression to someone, even if you are not sure if it's true.
Usage & Nuances
'Seem' is neutral and common in speech and writing. It often combines with 'to' verbs ("seem to know") or adjectives ("seem happy"). Don't confuse with 'look' (visual appearance) or 'sound' (auditory impression). 'Seem like' is informal and often precedes a noun, e.g., 'seem like a good idea'.
Spanish: parecerPortuguese (BR): parecerPortuguese (PT): parecerChinese (Simplified): 看起来 - 好像Chinese (Traditional): 看起來 - 好像Hindi: लगनाArabic: يبدوBengali: মনে হওয়া - মনে দেখাRussian: казаться - выглядеть (как будто)Japanese: 〜ようだ - 〜みたいだVietnamese: có vẻ - dường nhưKorean: 처럼 보이다 - 인 것 같다Turkish: gibi görünmek - gibi gelmekUrdu: محسوس ہونا - لگناIndonesian: terlihat - tampak - sepertinya
Example Sentences
She seems happy today.
basic
It seems cold outside.
basic
They seem tired after the trip.
basic
Does that seem fair to you?
natural
He seems to know what he's doing.
natural
It seems like a good idea.
natural