Seamingly vs. Seemingly — What's the Difference?
"Seamingly" is incorrect; the correct spelling is "seemingly," indicating an appearance or impression of something.
Difference Between Seamingly and Seemingly
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Which is correct: Seamingly or Seemingly
How to spell Seemingly?
Seamingly
Incorrect Spelling
Seemingly
Correct Spelling
Key Differences
Remember it starts with "seem" as in appearing to be.
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Recall the adverbial "-ly" suffix.
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It does not have "a" after "seem."
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Link "seemingly" with "apparently" to remember its meaning and spelling.
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The base is "seem" + "-ingly."
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Compare with Definitions
Seamingly
Seamingly is an incorrect spelling of seemingly.
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Seemingly
Seemingly can denote an appearance that can be deceptive.
It's seemingly a good deal, but read the fine print.
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Seemingly
Seemingly means giving the impression of certain qualities.
The task was seemingly simple.
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Seemingly
It is often used to describe something that is not confirmed.
Seemingly, the event will be postponed.
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Seemingly
It suggests that something appears a certain way but might not be.
She was seemingly uninterested in the news.
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Seemingly
Seemingly emphasizes the way something appears on the surface.
Seemingly unaffected, he continued his presentation.
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Seemingly
Apparent; ostensible.
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Seemingly
Outward appearance; semblance.
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Seemingly
As it appears; apparently.
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Seemingly
In a seemly manner; decorously; with propriety.
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Seemingly
In appearance; in show; in semblance; apparently; ostensibly.
This the father seemingly complied with.
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Seemingly
From appearances alone;
Irrigation often produces bumper crops from apparently desert land
The child is seemingly healthy but the doctor is concerned
Had been ostensibly frank as to his purpose while really concealing it
On the face of it the problem seems minor
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Common Curiosities
What is the verb form of seemingly?
The verb form is "seem."
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What is the root word of seemingly?
The root word is "seem."
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Which conjunction is used with seemingly?
Any conjunction can be used depending on context; "and" and "but" are common.
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Why is it called seemingly?
It's called "seemingly" because it describes how something appears or seems to be.
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Which article is used with seemingly?
"A" or "the" can precede a noun modified by "seemingly" (e.g., "a seemingly endless road").
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Is seemingly a noun or adjective?
"Seemingly" is neither; it's an adverb.
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Is seemingly an adverb?
Yes, "seemingly" is an adverb.
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Which vowel is used before seemingly?
Any vowel can precede "seemingly" based on the context. Often, it's "a" as in "a seemingly good idea."
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What is the singular form of seemingly?
"Seemingly" is an adverb and doesn't have a singular or plural form.
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What is the plural form of seemingly?
Adverbs, including "seemingly," don't have plural forms.
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What is the pronunciation of seemingly?
The pronunciation is /ˈsiːmɪŋli/.
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Is seemingly an abstract noun?
No, it's an adverb.
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Which preposition is used with seemingly?
Various prepositions can be used, like "seemingly in agreement" or "seemingly on the verge."
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What is the first form of seemingly?
As an adverb, "seemingly" doesn't have verb forms. The verb "seem" does, and its base form is "seem."
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Is seemingly a negative or positive word?
It's neutral but can carry either connotation depending on context.
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Is the word seemingly imperative?
No, "seemingly" is not in the imperative mood.
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How many syllables are in seemingly?
There are three syllables.
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What is another term for seemingly?
Another term is "apparently."
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Which determiner is used with seemingly?
Determiners like "this" or "that" can be used with a noun modified by "seemingly."
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Is the seemingly term a metaphor?
No, but it can be part of a metaphorical statement.
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What is a stressed syllable in seemingly?
The stressed syllable is "seem."
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What is the second form of seemingly?
For the verb "seem," it's "seemed."
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What is the third form of seemingly?
For the verb "seem," it's also "seemed."
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Is seemingly a vowel or consonant?
"Seemingly" is a word consisting of both vowels and consonants.
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Is seemingly a countable noun?
"Seemingly" is not a noun, so it's not countable.
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Is seemingly a collective noun?
No, "seemingly" is an adverb.
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How do we divide seemingly into syllables?
Seem-ing-ly.
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What part of speech is seemingly?
"Seemingly" is an adverb.
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What is the opposite of seemingly?
An opposite could be "genuinely" or "truly."
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How is seemingly used in a sentence?
Example: "Seemingly unfazed by the news, he carried on with his day."
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