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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You seem like the type of artist who is always creating.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

That companies embracing AI are increasing entry-level hiring might seem counterintuitive.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

But you seem comfortable putting your physical self in these situations that are dangerous.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

After multiple deadlines and threats of fresh attacks, traders don’t seem to believe that further escalation is a genuine risk.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Hanging with him and talking and laughing at the stuff he did didn’t seem right anymore.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott

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