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it seems vs it seem

Both "it seems" and "it seem" are not directly comparable as they are used in different contexts. "It seems" is the correct form and is commonly used in English to express an opinion or impression. On the other hand, "it seem" is incorrect because the verb "seem" should agree in number with the subject, which is "it" in this case.

Last updated: March 22, 2024 • 1212 views

it seems

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

Use "it seems" when you want to express your opinion or impression about something. It is followed by a clause or phrase that describes the situation or condition.

Examples:

  • It seems like it's going to rain.
  • It seems that she is not coming to the party.
  • It seems you were right all along.
  • It seems to me that he is a good person.
  • It seems as though we have a problem.
  • 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.

it seem

This phrase is incorrect in English. The verb "seem" should agree in number with the subject, which is "it" in this case.

  • Photos make it seem like they're planning another job.
  • Just somehow, teaching you makes it seem more interesting.
  • He always makes it seem amazingly simple.
  • I can always make it seem real later in my head.
  • Make it seem like we had no choice.
  • Henry went to some pretty great lengths to make it seem like he wasn't going anywhere.
  • Makes it seem like you're expired milk.
  • Not as hard as they make it seem.
  • Makes it seem like I'm not too easy.
  • You said to make it seem real.
  • My ability makes it seem like you have.
  • We make it seem... unstable, dangerous.
  • You make it seem like an everyday occurrence.
  • I mean, doesn't it seem like maybe...
  • You make it seem so easy.
  • With such uncertain returns it seem unlikely that there will be any commitment to providing the necessary facilities.
  • Somehow that makes it seem more real.
  • You know, saying that just makes it seem like you're hiding something.
  • I make it seem like one thing's connected to the other.
  • This place makes it seem like she never existed at all.

Alternatives:

  • it seems
  • it appeared
  • it looked like
  • it felt like
  • it gave the impression

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