Definitions

seem

[seem] / sim /

VERB

appear; give the impression

Synonyms

STRONGEST

imply look show sound suggest

STRONG

assume hint insinuate intimate pretend resemble

WEAK

be suggestive of convey the impression create the impression give the feeling of give the idea of have the appearance of have the aspects of have the earmarks of have the features of have the qualities of look as if look like look to be make a show of show every sign of sound like strike one as being

Antonyms

WEAK

be real

Example Sentences

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But one look at the title – You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love – suggests paradise wasn't what it seemed.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The singer shared that her third album, “You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love,” will be released June 12.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Seem to be holding a line in the precinct parking lot.

From The Guardian • May 26, 2020

Seem to cool in the warmth of the sun.

From Washington Post • Aug. 1, 2018

“Dey caught him over dere in Egypt. Seem lak he used tuh hang round dere and eat up dem Pharaohs’ tombstones.

From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston

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