Seem like Meaning in English
expression
ˈsim/ /ˈɫaɪk
SEEM-like
sˈiːm/ /lˈaɪk
SEEM-like
Definition
Used to say that something appears to be true or gives the impression of something, even if you are not sure.
Usage & Nuances
Common in informal and formal speech. Often followed by a clause ('seem like he is tired') or a noun phrase ('seem like a good idea'). Similar to 'seem' and 'appear', but 'seem like' usually introduces what something/someone appears to be.
Spanish: parecer que - dar la impresión de quePortuguese (BR): parecer que - dar a impressão de quePortuguese (PT): parecer que - dar a impressão de queChinese (Simplified): 好像 - 似乎Chinese (Traditional): 好像 - 似乎Hindi: जैसा लगनाArabic: يبدو أن - يبدو كأنBengali: মনে হওয়া - মনে হয় (impression)Russian: казаться - похоже, чтоJapanese: 〜ようだ - 〜みたいだVietnamese: có vẻ như - dường nhưKorean: ~인 것 같다Turkish: gibi görünmek - gibi gelmekUrdu: لگتا ہے - محسوس ہوتا ہےIndonesian: sepertinya - tampaknya
Example Sentences
It seems like it's going to rain soon.
basic
You seem like a nice person.
basic
Does this seem like a good idea to you?
basic
She seems like she's in a hurry today.
natural
It doesn't seem like we're going to finish on time.
natural
Why does it seem like everyone forgot my birthday?
natural