Seem Definition
seem
verb
- give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect; "She seems to be sleeping"; "This appears to be a very difficult problem"; "This project looks fishy"; "They appeared like people who had not eaten or slept for a long time"
- seem to be true, probable, or apparent; "It seems that he is very gifted"; "It appears that the weather in California is very bad"
- appear to exist; "There seems no reason to go ahead with the project now"
- appear to one's own mind or opinion; "I seem to be misunderstood by everyone"; "I can't seem to learn these Chinese characters"
"Seem" in song lyrics
See how seem is used in real songs:
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"Throw out them Jordache jeans, cause it wasn't seem"
Akinyele — Bags Packed -
"schemes are not always what they seem"
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"Must be a bad dream cause it just don't seem"
Apathy — Know What You Want
Words that rhyme with seem
Usage tips for "seem"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "seem" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for seem to find words that pair well.