Seem - translation, pronunciation and examples
seem
appear to be
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When to use seem
Ты сегодня кажешься счастливее.
Кажется, поезд опаздывает.
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the base verb meaning to appear or give an impression
very close to 'seem', but often a little more formal and also means 'come into view'
suggests an impression based on what is seen; more concrete and visual than 'seem'
an adverb meaning 'apparently'; it does not function like the verb 'seem'
used when something seems true based on evidence or reports; often stronger than 'seem'
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seem synonyms
What's the difference between seem / appear / look / seemingly / apparently / outwardly
the base verb meaning to appear or give an impression
She seems tired today.
Сегодня она кажется усталой.
very close to 'seem', but often a little more formal and also means 'come into view'
The plan appears to be working.
Похоже, план работает.
suggests an impression based on what is seen; more concrete and visual than 'seem'
You look upset.
Ты выглядишь расстроенным.
an adverb meaning 'apparently'; it does not function like the verb 'seem'
Seemingly, everything is fine.
По-видимому, всё в порядке.
used when something seems true based on evidence or reports; often stronger than 'seem'
Apparently, he left early.
По-видимому, он ушёл рано.
describes only the outside appearance, often implying the real situation may be different
Outwardly, he seemed calm.
Внешне он казался спокойным.
an idiomatic phrase meaning 'in appearance' or 'as it looks'
To the eye, the painting seems simple.
На вид картина кажется простой.
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How to pronounce seem and what this word means
seem translation: казаться. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce seem
/siːm/
seem translation
казаться
seem examples
You seem happier today.
seem transcription
/siːm/, /siːm/
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seem meaning: what does it mean?
appear to be
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seem is pronounced as /siːm/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
seem definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
You seem happier today. Translation: Ты сегодня кажешься счастливее.
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