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feel vs seem

seem vs feel

feel is a noun but seem is not a noun.

feel and seem both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
feel Yes No Yes No
seem No No Yes No
As verbs, seem is a hypernym of feel; that is, seem is a word with a broader meaning than feel:
  • feel: produce a certain impression
  • seem: give a certain impression of being something or having a certain aspect
Other hypernyms of feel include appear, look.
As verbs, seem is a hypernym of feel; that is, seem is a word with a broader meaning than feel:
  • feel: be felt or perceived in a certain way
  • seem: give a certain impression of being something or having a certain aspect
Other hypernyms of feel include appear, look.
feel (noun) seem (noun)
manual stimulation of the genital area for sexual pleasure
a property perceived by touch
an intuitive awareness
the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
feel (verb) seem (verb)
be conscious of a physical, mental, or emotional state give a certain impression of being something or having a certain aspect
come to believe on the basis of emotion, intuitions, or indefinite grounds (of a proposition) seem to be true, probable, or apparent
have a feeling or perception about oneself in reaction to someone's behavior or attitude
examine by touch
examine (a body part) by palpation
pass one's hands over the sexual organs of
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles
undergo passive experience of
produce a certain impression
grope or feel in search of something
find by testing or cautious exploration
be felt or perceived in a certain way
Difference between feel and seem

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