Synonyms for Seem & Similar Words
Definition of 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"
2 synonyms found
Writing tips for "seem"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like appear, look can replace "seem" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
"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