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- [seem]
- /sim/
- /siːm/
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- [seem]
- /sim/
Definitions of seams word
- noun seams the line formed by sewing together pieces of cloth, leather, or the like. 1
- noun seams the stitches used to make such a line. 1
- noun seams any line formed by abutting edges. 1
- noun seams any linear indentation or mark, as a wrinkle or scar. 1
- noun seams Knitting. a line of stitches formed by purling. 1
- noun seams Geology. a comparatively thin stratum; a bed, as of coal. 1
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Origin of seams
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English seme (noun), Old English sēam; cognate with German Saum hem; akin to sew1, Greek hymḗn membrane (see hymen)
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Parts of speech for Seams
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
seams popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
seams usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for seams
noun seams
- coalfields — Plural form of coalfield.
- collieries — Plural form of colliery.
- collocations — Plural form of collocation.
- copulas — Plural form of copula.
- couplers — Plural form of coupler.
verb seams
- crinkles — Plural form of crinkle.
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