seems

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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"Seems you're never too old to get your invitation to Hogwarts," he added.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Seems like lots of people are reaching out to ask for different things!

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Seems she hadn’t put two and two together when Gosling pointed her toward the mark on the floor where she was supposed to stand for the cameras.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

Seems bright — a black hole flared with the light of 10 trillion suns.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 5, 2025

"Down by the gap. Seems there's a young lady wants to have a word with you."

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman