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1. Appearing as such but not necessarily so
   "his seeming honesty";
   - apparent, ostensible

1. Give a certain impression of being something or having a certain aspect
   "She seems to be sleeping";
   - look, appear
    
2. (of a proposition) seem to be true, probable, or apparent
   "It seems that he is very gifted";
   - appear

Sounds like: s

See also: superficial

Type of: be

Encyclopedia: Seeming