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Seem

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Impression Sensing

Seem is used when you sense something but lack confirmation.

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The sky seems cloudy, but I'm not sure if it'll rain.
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Not Certain

'Seem' implies uncertainty, it doesn't confirm the fact.

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You seem tired, but I might be wrong.
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Observation Based

Use 'seem' when making judgments based on observations.

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