Seemed: meaning, definitions and examples
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seemed
[ siːmd ]
past tense
Seemed is the past tense of the verb 'seem', which means to give a particular impression or to appear to be something. It is often used to describe how something is perceived or understood by people.
Synonyms
appeared, felt, looked, was perceived.
Examples of usage
- He seemed happy at the party.
- The task seemed difficult at first.
- She seemed upset about the news.
- It seemed like a good idea.
Translations
Translations of the word "seemed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 parecia
🇮🇳 लग रहा था
🇩🇪 schien
🇮🇩 tampak
🇺🇦 здавалося
🇵🇱 wydawało się
🇯🇵 見えた
🇫🇷 semblait
🇪🇸 parecía
🇹🇷 gibi görünüyordu
🇰🇷 보였다
🇸🇦 بدت
🇨🇿 zdálo se
🇸🇰 zdalo sa
🇨🇳 似乎
🇸🇮 se je zdelo
🇮🇸 virkaði
🇰🇿 көрінді
🇬🇪 მოეჩვენა
🇦🇿 göründü
🇲🇽 parecía
Etymology
The word 'seemed' is the past tense of the verb 'seem', which traces its origins to Middle English 'semen' or 'seme', deriving from Old English 'sēman', meaning 'to seem or appear'. The root can be linked to Germanic languages, evidenced by similar terms in Old High German ('sēman') and Old Norse ('sýna'). 'Seem' has evolved through the centuries, with its usage becoming more abstract, spanning not just appearances but also perceptions and interpretations, making it a common term in modern English to express subjective feelings or impressions. The transition in form to 'seemed' follows regular patterns of verb conjugation in English, which formed a standard past tense. As a versatile verb, 'seem' encapsulates the intricate nature of human perception and remains widely used in everyday conversation.