to appear to be or feel a certain way, giving an impression that may not match reality
The soup seems too salty, could you add more water?
She seems nervous about the exam tomorrow.
✦ Old French sembler, from Latin similis “like, similar”.
used with “it” to say that something appears true based on what is known
It seems that the train is running late tonight.
From the reports, it seems the storm will pass by morning.
✦ Same origin as Sense 1: from Old French sembler, Latin similis.
in a way that looks or appears to be true, even though the real situation may be different
The treasure was seemingly lost forever until a diver discovered it.
She was seemingly calm, but her hands trembled slightly.
✦ from seem + -ly, first recorded in English in the late 15th century
