⚡ Black Friday Offer: Click here and shop now!

TextRanch

The best way to perfect your writing.

Discover why 1,062,726 users count on TextRanch to get their English corrected!

1. Input your text below.
2. Get it corrected in a few minutes by our editors.
3. Improve your English!

One of our experts will correct your English.

Our experts

It doesn't seem to work. vs It seems like it's not working

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They convey a similar meaning but with a slight difference in emphasis. The first phrase focuses on the fact that something is not working, while the second phrase emphasizes the ongoing state of something not working.

Last updated: March 22, 2024 • 9967 views

It doesn't seem to work.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express doubt or uncertainty about the functionality of something.

Examples:

  • I've tried everything, but it doesn't seem to work.
  • The new software doesn't seem to work on my computer.
  • May 3, 2014 ... It doesn't seem to work for me" would be the same meaning. "It seems to not be working" would also be the same though applied to 'it' not ...
  • Jan 11, 2019 ...it doesn't seem to work. “ you are stating that something does not appear to work. and it sounds natural. “ it seems not to work ...
  • Jun 26, 2015 ... It doesn't seem to work. I don't know which of these sentences is right—or if they are both correct, what the difference is between them ...
  • Nov 10, 2024 ... It doesn't seem to work. Question. So, I just built a new pc and wanted to gather up all my HB purchases. But every time I try Bulk Download ...
  • Nice email client but it doesn't seem to work · Mail · giskard October 15, 2021, 3:47pm 1. I'm using the latest free version with 2 email accounts, ...
  • I've set up a filter but it doesn't seem to work · How To · airtable · onthemoonandtheearth June 24, 2024, 8:23pm 1. Hi all,. I could use some help with an ...
  • Jul 16, 2024 ... UCC27282-Q1: I'm trying to make a flying capacitors active battery balancer, but it doesn't seem to work. How should I connect the parts ...
  • Jul 31, 2015 ... How to Write a Great Article Even When It Doesn't Seem to Work · This time I did something different... · More articles by this author · Insights ...
  • It doesn't seem to work as intended · RemNote Learning RemNote · Remi July 10, 2022, 12:53am #1. I have tried to make it work in any way I could think, but it ...
  • White Cross (maybe for stop navigation): what is it for, and it doesn't seem to work. Ludovico84 17 days ago. The white cross on red background that appears ...

Alternatives:

  • it doesn't appear to work.
  • it doesn't look like it's working.
  • it's not working as expected.

It seems like it's not working

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate the ongoing state of something not functioning properly.

Examples:

  • I checked the machine, and it seems like it's not working.
  • It seems like the internet connection is not working.
  • Jul 13, 2024 ... made a luck jar and it seems like it's not working. Help | Spellwork.
  • Oct 24, 2023 ... As I see it and as you mention it seems like it's not working under RLS and it would perfect if it could be confirmed or not. If it's not ...
  • Jul 30, 2024 ... So I just got my Yubikey yesterday but It seems like it's not working as I was expecting it to do.. Someone recently tried to access my ...
  • Feb 17, 2024 ... I'm sorry to hear that you're having trouble with Hops and/or Rhino.Compute. It seems like it's not working consistently on either Windows or macOS.
  • Jul 24, 2023 ... Thank you to all of my True Visionaries who traveled to bond with our one of a kind community! “When it seems like it's not working in your ...
  • Sep 16, 2022 ... I thought I did sync my Adobe account and my Substance account but it seems like it's not working properly. So when I log in to my Adobe ...
  • Jun 11, 2019 ... In my original post I also set up the redirect for them, but it seems like it's not working, and I can still view source maps when I go to ...
  • Dec 4, 2021 ... Even then though, it seems like it's not working only while it's sent from my IP as VPN / data connection works fine. I have already many ...
  • May 9, 2018 ... It seems like it's not working even when i tried changing skins as well. The album cover and the letters seem large in comparison to your ...
  • Nov 3, 2024 ... I got a new switch for some wired devices that don't have wifi and it seems like it's not working right. If I restart the switch, ...

Alternatives:

  • it appears that it's not working.
  • it looks like it's not functioning.
  • it's not working properly.

Related Comparisons

What Our Customers Are Saying

Our customers love us! We have an average rating of 4.79 stars based on 283,125 votes.
Also check out our 2,100+ reviews on TrustPilot (4.9TextRanch on TrustPilot).

Why choose TextRanch?

Lowest prices
Up to 50% lower than other online editing sites.

Fastest Times
Our team of editors is working for you 24/7.

Qualified Editors
Native English experts for UK or US English.

Top Customer Service
We are here to help. Satisfaction guaranteed!

×

⚡️ Black Friday 2024 ⚡️

Stock up on credits for the entire year!

Grab this offer now!