Seem like vs. seem that

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Anonymous

#207383 Sat, 18 Mar 06 10:03 PM

Is there any difference between "seem like" and "seem that"?

For example:
It seems that I have no friends.
It seems like I have no friends.

Is one better than the other?

Anonymous

Difference between

CalifJim

#207444 Sun, 19 Mar 06 08:21 AM

The second (with "like") is much more informal.
You might use the first in a written essay, and the second in a conversation with a friend.

CJ

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