it seems
From all indications
It seems introduces statements presented as appearances rather than certainties.
The phrase hedges claims, signaling that what follows is provisional or based on incomplete information: It seems we've made a mistake.
Often implies the speaker suspects something is true but won't commit fully: It seems you were right all along.
Can soften criticism or unwelcome news: It seems your application was rejected.
- apparentlyAs far as shown
- perhapsExpressing uncertainty
- maybeExpression of uncertainty
- ostensiblyAppearing true but questionable
- presumablyTaken as likely true
likely · probably · as if · looks like · appears · at first glance · on the surface · suggests · impression · perception · hunch · feeling · guess · if you ask me · uncertain · doubtful · hard to say · vague
- Thinking phrasesI think, I believe, in my opinion, I wonder, I suppose
- hedginghedging, hedge, hedges, hedge bet, qualifier
- hedgessomewhat, I think, slightly, I believe, fairly
- perception phrasesI see, I feel, I notice, I sense, looks like
- uncertaintyuncertainty, uncertain, unknown, unsure, unclear
- acknowledgmentsacknowledgment, acknowledgement, acknowledgments, acknowledgment, dedications
it seemsit is
Confirmation of truth
certainly · undoubtedly · definitely · assuredly · without a doubt
it seemsmake no mistake
Emphatic assertion of certainty
the truth is · plainly · flatly · categorically · unequivocally
it seemsit is
Confirmation of truth
in reality · in truth · in fact · the truth is · as it turns out
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