English · Common Verbs
seem
/siːm/
[/siːm/]
appear to be
Intermediateverb
Definition
To give the impression of being or having a certain quality. It expresses appearance rather than certainty.
Example
She seems tired today, so perhaps she did not sleep well last night.
She seems tired today, so perhaps she did not sleep well last night.
Etymology
From Old Norse 'soema' (to honor, conform to), later meaning to appear.
How & Where It’s Used
Common as a linking verb describing impressions.