A1 verb ニュートラル #112 よく出る

seem

/siːm/

To give the impression of being something or having a particular quality based on what you see or hear. It is used to describe an appearance or feeling that may or may not be the actual truth.

例文

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1

He seems happy today because he is smiling.

He appears to be happy today because he is smiling.

2

It would seem that the documents were lost in transit.

It appears that the documents were lost in transit.

3

You seem a bit down; is everything okay?

You look a bit sad; is everything okay?

語族

Verb
seem
副詞
seemingly
形容詞
seeming
関連
semblance
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'S' in Seem as 'Senses' — you use your senses to decide how something seems.

クイックテスト

The weather _____ very nice for a walk in the park.

正解!

正解は: seems

例文

1

He seems happy today because he is smiling.

everyday

He appears to be happy today because he is smiling.

2

It would seem that the documents were lost in transit.

formal

It appears that the documents were lost in transit.

3

You seem a bit down; is everything okay?

informal

You look a bit sad; is everything okay?

4

The data seem to indicate a correlation between these factors.

academic

The data appear to show a connection between these factors.

5

It seems like a reasonable offer for the partnership.

business

It appears to be a fair offer for the partnership.

語族

Verb
seem
副詞
seemingly
形容詞
seeming
関連
semblance

よく使う組み合わせ

seem likely to appear probable
seem happy to appear to be in a good mood
it seems that it appears to be the case that
seem impossible to appear as if it cannot be done
seem to be to have the appearance of being

よく使うフレーズ

it seems to me

in my opinion or from my perspective

it would seem

a polite way to say 'it appears'

so it seems

that is how it appears to be

よく混同される語

seem vs look

'Look' focuses on physical visual appearance, while 'seem' covers a more general mental impression.

seem vs be

'Be' states a definite fact, whereas 'seem' states an impression that could be wrong.

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使い方のコツ

Seem is a linking verb and is usually followed by an adjective or a 'to-infinitive' phrase. It is rarely used in the continuous (-ing) form.

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よくある間違い

Learners often forget to use 'to' when expressing an opinion; say 'It seems to me' rather than 'It seems me.'

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'S' in Seem as 'Senses' — you use your senses to decide how something seems.

📖

語源

From the Old Norse word 'sœma', meaning to conform to, befit, or be appropriate.

文法パターン

Stative verb (usually no continuous form) Followed by adjective (e.g., seems nice) Followed by 'to be' (e.g., seems to be ready)

クイックテスト

The weather _____ very nice for a walk in the park.

正解!

正解は: seems

関連単語

subservtude

C1

To relegate something or someone to a subordinate, secondary, or submissive position in relation to another. It involves the active process of making an interest, person, or entity serve a higher or more dominant power.

inbioery

C1

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hypergraphal

C1

To structure, analyze, or represent complex data sets using the principles of hypergraphs, where single connections can link multiple entities simultaneously. This verb describes the action of mapping multi-way relationships that exceed the capacity of traditional binary graphs.

resedancy

C1

To live or have one's permanent home in a particular place, or to be inherent or present in a specific person, quality, or legal power. It is a more formal term than 'live' and is often used in legal, political, or technical contexts.

exstaship

C1

Describing a state of profound, transcendent joy and communal connection that elevates the individual beyond their ordinary experience. It is often used in philosophical or psychological contexts to characterize a sense of unified elation within a group or relationship.

microsimiltion

C1

Describing a modeling or analytical approach that focuses on the behavior of individual units or agents within a system to predict aggregate outcomes. It is used to characterize high-resolution simulations that account for granular details rather than broad generalizations.

overdocible

C1

An adjective describing someone who is excessively teachable or overly compliant to a fault. It implies a level of submissiveness that prevents a person from questioning instructions or exercising independent judgment.

circumsistency

C1

The state or quality of being circumstantial, referring to the detailed and specific conditions surrounding an event or situation. It describes the meticulous attention to the context and particularities of a moment rather than general or abstract principles.

exheredive

C1

To formally and legally disinherit an heir or exclude them from receiving a portion of a deceased person's estate. This action typically involves a specific clause in a will that explicitly removes a person's natural right to inheritance.

misciscy

C1

Misciscy refers to the state or quality of being composed of diverse, varied, or unrelated elements gathered together into a single entity. It is typically used in technical or academic contexts to describe a collection that lacks a singular unifying theme but possesses a broad range of components.

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