seems

seems · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Third person singular present tense of *seem*; gives the impression of being or doing something.

  2. 2.

    Used to make a statement less direct or forceful.

  3. 3.

    Used to express uncertainty or tentativeness about something.

Related words

See also: appear, look, seem
Synonyms: appears, looks, sounds

Etymology

From Middle English semen ("to seem, appear"), from Old Norse sœma ("to conform to, honor"), from sómr ("fitting, proper"). The semantic shift from "to be fitting" to "to appear" occurred in Middle English. The -s ending is the third person singular present tense marker.