seem like — to appear to be or give the impression of being something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to appear to be or give the impression of being something
Pronunciation (IPA): /siːm laɪk/
Korean meaning: ~처럼 보이다, ~같아 보이다
Korean pronunciation: **심** 라이크
Example Sentences
- He seems like a nice guy, but he stole my sandwich from the office fridge.
- This homework seems like it was designed by someone who hates teenagers.
- It seems like a perfect day for a picnic.
seem like
VERB//siːm laɪk//
to appear to be or give the impression of being something
💡 Concept
From a distance, the cabin seems like a warm refuge in the snowstorm.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/siːm laɪk/
🇬🇧 UK/siːm laɪk/
🌳Etymology
Rootseem
Suffix-like
Origin
'seem'은 고대 노르드어 'sœma(어울리다)'에서 유래하고, 'like'는 고대 영어 'līc(몸, 형태)'에서 나왔습니다. 두 단어가 합쳐져 '어떤 형태처럼 어울려 보인다'는 의미를 갖게 되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
dream likecream likebeam like
dream like
cream like
beam like
🔗Collocations
seem like a good idea
seem like forever
seem like fun
seem like trouble
seem like yesterday
doesn't seem like
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“He seems like a nice guy, but he stole my sandwich from the office fridge.”
😄 Fun example
“This homework seems like it was designed by someone who hates teenagers.”
“It seems like a perfect day for a picnic.”
“You seem like you need some coffee.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
appear to belook likesound likefeel likegive the impression
Antonyms
definitely iscertainly isobviously is
Related
appearlooksoundimpressionapparently
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