according to the available facts or one's perception, but not necessarily in reality; apparently.
seem+ing+ly
Shared component: seem · to appear
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seem
to appear
Related forms: seem · 2 words in this dictionary
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Shared components, not spelling prefixesAppearing to be true or real, but not necessarily so.
seem+ing
Shared component: seem · to appear