It seems (that) he knows her. vs It seems like he knows her.

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They have the same meaning and can be used interchangeably. The choice between 'it seems (that)' and 'it seems like' is a matter of personal preference.

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It seems (that) he knows her.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express an observation or impression about someone knowing someone else. The 'that' is optional and can be omitted without changing the meaning.

Examples:

It seems he knows her very well.
It seems that he knows her from somewhere.

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Walter, I don't think he knows her.
It seems like he knows what we say.
Okay, besides, it seems like you need reminding that you did know her, at least in the important ways.
If a man sees a woman naked, he thinks he knows her.
You know, it seems like he knows more about why we're here than we do.
It seems he knows what he does.
When next time she come to visit, he not recognize her, even though he know her.
When next time she come to visit, he not recognize her, even though he know her.
He knows her well enough to call her "Lucy" and he's very worried about her.
Stella told us Simone didn't seem to know her.
It seems the less Uncle Scrooge knows, the more stubbornly he knows it.
And it seems this woman meant a great deal to you, which is why I'd like to know more about her.
I know it seems quick, but I have feelings for her.
No one seems to know her or remember her.
He hates her, but he knows her.
And, you know, I know it seems kind of fast but I really care about her.
Well, he knows her now.
A woman he knows well enough to know her birthday.
I'm thinking maybe he knows her stuff.
I feel like I know her.

Alternatives:

It appears he knows her.
It looks like he knows her.
It would seem that he knows her.

It seems like he knows her.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to convey the same meaning as 'it seems (that) he knows her.' The addition of 'like' after 'seems' is a common informal way to express a similar idea.

Examples:

It seems like he knows her very well.
It seems like he knows her from somewhere.

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It seems like he knows what we say.
You know, it seems like he knows more about why we're here than we do.
Stella told us Simone didn't seem to know her.
Seems like he knows a good deal about handling cards.
Seems like he knows his business, to me.
Tamra, you seem like you know something.
Okay, besides, it seems like you need reminding that you did know her, at least in the important ways.
Sometimes people don't even seem to know her name.
Doesn't even seem to know her name.
Does it still seem like he knows it's you?
"Doesn't seem like he knows what he's talking about but is actually pretty wise"?
I know it seems crazy. I know it's crazy, but I...
(Laughter) No one seems to know why.
But it seems like when she confronted him, Sung killed her.
Well, it seems everyone knows me. Aah!
No. Nobody seems to know.
Consigliere of mine, tell your Don what everyone seems to know.
South is all anybody seems to know.
Henry Butler didn't seem to know.
Henry Butler didn't seem to know.

Alternatives:

It appears that he knows her.
It looks as if he knows her.
It would seem like he knows her.

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It seems (that) he knows her. vs It seems like he knows her.