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How do you use word seemed in sentence?

Here are some examples of how to use the word "seemed" in a sentence, illustrating different ways to use it:

Simple Examples:

* The sky seemed clear, but then dark clouds rolled in. (Describing an observation)

* He seemed happy to see me. (Describing a perceived emotion)

* The dog seemed lost and confused. (Describing a perceived state)

Using "seemed" with an infinitive:

* The problem seemed to be getting worse. (Expressing a perceived trend)

* She seemed to know what I was thinking. (Expressing a perceived understanding)

* The movie seemed to drag on forever. (Expressing a perceived duration)

Using "seemed" with "like":

* The house seemed like a prison. (Comparing something to something else)

* The food seemed like it had been sitting out for hours. (Expressing a perceived quality)

* He seemed like a kind and gentle man. (Expressing a perceived personality)

Using "seemed" with "as if":

* He walked as if he were in a daze. (Expressing a perceived manner)

* The room seemed as if it had been abandoned for years. (Expressing a perceived state)

* It seemed as if the world had stopped turning. (Expressing a perceived reality)

Important Note: "Seemed" implies that the observation or perception may not be entirely accurate or certain. It suggests a degree of uncertainty or subjectivity.

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