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it seems vs Apparently

Both 'it seems' and 'apparently' are correct and commonly used in English. They are interchangeable in many contexts, but 'apparently' may imply a stronger sense of certainty or evidence compared to 'it seems.' The choice between them depends on the level of certainty or evidence you want to convey.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 2537 views

it seems

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express an opinion or impression.

Use 'it seems' to express an opinion or impression about something without strong evidence or certainty.

Examples:

It seems like it's going to rain.
It seems that she is upset.

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The Captain it seems has found powerful allies.
Because it seems someone always needs something.
It's easier than it seems.
Not for the better, it seems.
Albeit sometimes it seems an unwarranted situation.
Bustles are coming in, it seems.
Today it seems unbelievable... that I survived such unimaginable conditions.
Then, it seems unlikely she recognized you.
Quite often it seems we are not getting anywhere when in fact...
Or anybody else's, it seems.
You were a constant truant at school - a failure, it seems.
But it seems to make people - different.
Save that number 'cause it seems to make you happy.
So it seems we're all going to McCann.
The situation may not be exactly as it seems.
Because it seems, she very recently has discovered - the attention of boys.
Like I said, nothing's what it seems.
My husband never let me iron, though it seems easy.
Without a doubt it seems a winning combination.
To me it seems more like she's menacing.

Alternatives:

it appears
it looks like
it gives the impression that
it would seem

Apparently

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that something is known or believed to be true based on evidence or information.

Use 'apparently' to suggest that something is known or believed to be true based on available evidence or information.

Examples:

Apparently, he's not coming to the party.
Apparently, the meeting has been rescheduled.

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Apparently blondes test better with morning viewers.
Apparently, they never were engaged.
Apparently his species was becoming extinct.
Apparently my orders were not very clear.
Apparently unaware that were being filmed.
Apparently you're a successful gambler.
Apparently, Margaret was dazzling and brilliant.
Apparently they do things differently in Portugal.
Apparently Akai and his squad are here.
Apparently excitement and intrigue follow me.
Apparently she's missing or something.
Apparently there's an elevated threat level at Greendale.
Apparently his family needed my help.
Apparently the pleasure's all mine.
Apparently, Acton has some accusations.
Apparently, I needed a prescription.
Apparently forgot to sneak the shaving cream.
Apparently, somebody tipped off the Chilean authorities.
Apparently he has very democratic tastes.
Apparently Travis attacked his father and grabbed the wheel.

Alternatives:

it appears that
it would seem that
it is evident that
it is clear that

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