Definition of seems

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • seems is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 7
  • seems is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 7
  • seems is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 8

Definition of seems


  • give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect (verb)

    Examples

    1. She seems to be sleeping

    Synonyms

    1. appear
    2. look
  • seem to be true, probable, or apparent (verb)

    Examples

    1. It seems that he is very gifted

    Synonyms

    1. appear
  • appear to exist (verb)

    Examples

    1. There seems no reason to go ahead with the project now
  • appear to one's own mind or opinion (verb)

    Examples

    1. I seem to be misunderstood by everyone
    2. I can't seem to learn these Chinese characters

See definition of seems in Merriam Webster