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Seem

Seem

/ˈsiːm/

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Syllable breakdown

seem

Dictionary meaning

Give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect.

Examples

  • They seem to be sleeping.
  • It seems that they are very gifted.

Synonyms: look

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