seem


Definition: Meaning of, seem in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / siːm /

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Word Forms:
Prsesent Past Past Participle
seem seemed seemed
Present Participle Third Person Singular
seeming seems
[linking verb, not in progressive]
  1. to appear to exist or be true, or to have a particular quality
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  2. can't/couldn't seem to do something used to say that you have tried to do something but cannot do it
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  3. used to make what you are saying less strong or certain, and more polite
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