seems
Translation
to seem, to appear
Examples
He seems happy.
He seems happy.
It seems to be a good idea.
It seems to be a good idea.
It seems like it will rain.
It seems like it will rain.
Grammar Patterns
((to be + adj./noun)) to appear to be (sth.) He seems happy.
((to-inf)) to appear to do (sth.) It seems to be a good idea.
((like + clause)) to appear as if (sth. is happening) It seems like it will rain.
Similar Words
Synonyms: appear, look
Etymology
From Old French 'sembler' (to appear), from Latin 'similis' (like).
Memory Tips
Think of what you 'see' on the surface. 'It seems okay' means it looks okay from what you can see.