He seemed like a decent fellow.
He seemed like a decent fellow.
English
seem
siːm
Meaning: to appear to be; to give the impression of
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | seem |
| 3rd person singular present | seems |
| Present participle | seeming |
| Past | seemed |
| Will future | will seem |
| Going-to future | going to seem |
| Imperative negative | don't seem / do not seem |
Example sentences
You seem happy today.
You seem happy today.
The sudden alarm seemed frightening, but everyone stayed calm.
The sudden alarm seemed frightening, but everyone stayed calm.
The witness's new testimony seems to contradict the evidence found at the scene.
The witness's new testimony seems to contradict the evidence found at the scene.
You should check your left headlight because it seems to be broken.
You should check your left headlight because it seems to be broken.
Usage Notes
Used to describe an impression or appearance that might or might not be true.
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