Definition of seem

• appear to exist; "There seems no reason to go ahead with the project now"
• appear to ones own mind or opinion; "I seem to be misunderstood by everyone"; "I cant seem to learn these Chinese characters"
• give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect; "She seems to be sleeping"; "This appears to be a very difficult problem"; "This project looks fishy"; "They appeared like people who had not eaten or slept for a long time"