seem · v
It seems...
B2 used for saying that something appears to exist or be true
Dictionary examples:
It seems that the restaurants close early here. (28.8)
It seems to me that she's in the wrong job. (31.2)
seem happy/a nice person, etc.
B1 to appear to be a particular thing or to have a particular quality
Dictionary examples:
My computer seems like a comedian when it crashes during important work. (0.0)
My cat seems like a genius when it's time to open cans. (0.0)
My alarm clock seems evil every morning at 6 AM. (0.0)
She seemed happy enough. (19.9)
My new boss seems like a really nice person. (21.8)
seem like/as if/to, etc.
B1 to appear to be a particular thing or to have a particular quality
Dictionary examples:
The clock seems to slow down during boring meetings at work. (0.0)
My keys seem to play hide-and-seek with me every morning before work. (0.0)
My dog seems to understand English only when I mention 'walk' or 'treat'. (0.0)
It seemed like a good idea at the time. (18.6)
I seem to know more about him than anyone else. (20.5)
There doesn't seem to be any real solution. (20.8)
The graphics were so good that the people seemed as if they were real. (63.4)