seem
/ˈsiːm/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: seems · seeming · seemed
Meaning · English
To appear; to look outwardly; to be perceived as.
Verb
Examples
She is seeming a bit down these days. Her eyes seem blue. It must have seemed to her she was safe. How'd she seem to you? He seems not to be at home. "It seems like rain". "It seems to me (to be) rather sleety."; "There seem to be a few problems."
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “seem” mean?
To appear; to look outwardly; to be perceived as.
Is “seem” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.