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Anonymous  #301927  Fri, 08 Dec 06 05:09 PM

Hi,Someone could explain me the difference between "seem","Like" and "Look like" ?

Thank you in advance.

  
Philip  #302199  Sat, 09 Dec 06 04:52 PM
 Anonymous wrote:

Hi,Someone could explain me the difference between "seem","Like" and "Look like" ?

Thank you in advance.

Examples and context would really help us out, here.
  
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Peter85  #302297  Sat, 09 Dec 06 10:02 PM

Ok,I´m going to explain better.

Look Like: I think this one refers to Physical aspect.For example: You look like Sean Connery.

Like: It must be beside a verb.  You are like Sean Connery.

Seem: I´ve always heard phrases as "You seem happy" so I normally associate it with "frame of mind".

Please,I wish have a clearer idea so if Someone could explain me it.

Thanks.

  
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pieanne  #302459  Sun, 10 Dec 06 12:02 PM

Yes, "to look like + noun" refers to the physical aspect.

"Like" is used to make a comparison: "you are like a snake", "you sing like a bird", etc...

I'd say "seem" means "give the impression of being ...". It can be associated with "frame of mind", but with physical aspect too: "He seemed sick, very young, etc..."

  
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Peter85  #302490  Sun, 10 Dec 06 03:07 PM

Thanks for your answer Pieanne.

  
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