seem
verb (used without object)
to appear to be, feel, do, etc..
seemed
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past participleof seem.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof seem.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
seemverb (used without object)to appear to be, feel, do, etc..
Example Sentences
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The bet seemed to be paying off Friday, as thousands of adults flocked to local branches to snag library cards featuring the adorable anthropomorphic gang on launch day.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
Yet he also seemed reluctant to take the necessary steps.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 19, 2026
This seemed too simple to claim as news.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
But the athletes and fans seemed to buy into the vibe.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
She pawed at her eyes, which seemed to have sprung a leak.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
