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doesn't seem to be vs doesn't seem

Both "doesn't seem to be" and "doesn't seem" are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. "Doesn't seem to be" is used when referring to a specific state or condition, while "doesn't seem" is more general and can be used to express uncertainty or doubt.

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doesn't seem to be

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to a specific state or condition that does not appear to exist or be true.

Examples:

  • He doesn't seem to be interested in the project.
  • The solution doesn't seem to be working as expected.
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  • Jun 23, 2013 ... I go into the printer settings of gnome-shell to get the error: "Sorry! The printing service doesn't seem to be available."

Alternatives:

  • doesn't appear to be
  • isn't
  • is not
  • doesn't look like
  • doesn't sound like

doesn't seem

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is more general and can be used to express uncertainty or doubt about a situation, without specifying a particular state or condition.

Examples:

  • It doesn't seem like a good idea.
  • She doesn't seem happy today.
  • He doesn't seem to need friends.
  • It doesn't seem that sinister to me.
  • Job doesn't seem too difficult.
  • Peter, this doesn't seem safe.
  • Distance doesn't seem to matter.
  • Living or dead doesn't seem to matter.
  • Ratting out is an accurate phrase, but somehow it doesn't seem true.
  • But she doesn't seem too happy to see you.
  • Frankie, she doesn't seem like the vindictive type.
  • Yours doesn't seem to be affected.
  • At least our officer doesn't seem to mind anymore.
  • Not to argue with you, but it doesn't seem likely.
  • He doesn't seem worried about us finding anything.
  • But it doesn't seem to be slowing the infection.
  • Cormac doesn't seem to agree.
  • This move doesn't seem like you.
  • This ride just doesn't seem mechanically sound.
  • Now it doesn't seem quite so funny.
  • And he doesn't seem like the type.
  • It doesn't seem to have had an effect.

Alternatives:

  • doesn't appear
  • isn't
  • is not
  • doesn't look like
  • doesn't sound like

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