seemingly
gb/sˈimɪŋli/ us/sˈimɪŋli/
C1
英語
~ 6100
語義
0件の語義
adverb
C1
property
1
apparently, based on how it looks
Used when something looks or seems true, but you are not completely sure.
用法パターン：
seemingly [adjective] / seemingly, [clause]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes use "seemingly" exactly like "seems" before a clause (e.g., *"It seemingly he is tired"*). Correct patterns are "He seemingly is tired" or, more natural, "He seemingly feels tired" or "It seems that he is tired." Learners also confuse "seemingly" with "definitely"; remember that "seemingly" shows uncertainty, not certainty.
類義語
apparently (Very close in meaning; often used when reporting what appears to be true, sometimes based on what others say.)
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evidently (Similar but can sound slightly more formal or logical, suggesting there is clear evidence.)
対義語
actually (Marks what is really true, sometimes in contrast to what only seems to be true.)
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certainly (Expresses that something is sure, not just appearing to be true.)
コロケーション
seemingly normal
|seemingly simple
|seemingly reasonable
|seemingly minor
|seemingly obvious
|seemingly clear
テーマ
communication
|thinking
|opinions
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The plan was seemingly simple, but it took months to finish.
- Seemingly, no one knew about the change in schedule.
- The company is seemingly healthy, with steady growth and high profits.
- He gave a seemingly honest answer to every question.
- The solution is only seemingly obvious until you try to apply it.
学習者向け例文
- The task is seemingly easy for her.
- Seemingly, he does not want to talk about it.
- The city is seemingly safe at night.
- Her question was seemingly simple, but I could not answer it.
- The problem is seemingly clear now.
adverb
C1
property
2
outwardly, but not in reality
Used when something looks one way, but in fact it is different, often worse or more complex.
用法パターン：
seemingly [positive/neutral adjective], but [contrasting fact]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes miss the contrast and use "seemingly" where they just mean "really" or "certainly" (e.g., *"a seemingly true story"* when they believe it is truly true). In this sense, "seemingly" suggests that appearance and reality do not fully match, often followed by a contrast like "but" or "yet."
類義語
ostensibly (More formal; strongly highlights that what appears to be true is not the real reason or reality.)
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outwardly (Focuses on the external appearance, often contrasting with inner reality.)
対義語
genuinely (Stresses that something is truly the way it appears, without hidden difference.)
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truly (Emphasizes real, not just apparent, quality or state.)
コロケーション
seemingly perfect
|seemingly harmless
|seemingly innocent
|seemingly friendly
|seemingly stable
|seemingly happy
テーマ
thinking
|description
|warnings
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例文
- He was a seemingly friendly neighbor who later turned out to be a thief.
- It was a seemingly harmless comment that caused a major argument.
- They invested in a seemingly safe fund that collapsed within a year.
- The change is only seemingly minor; in reality, it affects every department.
- She had a seemingly perfect life, but she was very unhappy inside.
学習者向け例文
- He is a seemingly kind man, but he often lies.
- It was a seemingly small problem, but it stopped the whole project.
- She has a seemingly perfect job, yet she wants to quit.
- This is a seemingly safe area, but many crimes happen here at night.
- The dog is seemingly calm, but it can bite suddenly.
文法
辞書形
seemingly
IPA
GB/sˈimɪŋli/
US/sˈimɪŋli/
音節・強勢
seem - ingly （2音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (seem)
活用形
Noun
- Base: seemingly
- Plural: seeminglies
関連語
Forms
seeminglies
noun
Core family
seem
verb A2
Related words
seeming
adjective
Advanced or less common
seemly
adjective
unseemly
adjective
表現
seemingly endless
1/sˈimɪŋli ˈɛndləs/
fixed phrase
appearing to go on forever
Used when something feels like it will never stop or end.
例文
- We waited in a seemingly endless line at the airport.
- After weeks of seemingly endless rain, the sun finally came out.
seemingly impossible
2/sˈimɪŋli ɪmpˈɑsɪbəl/
fixed phrase
appearing impossible to do
Used when something looks like it cannot be done, but it might still be possible.
例文
- They achieved the seemingly impossible by finishing the project in two weeks.
- Climbing that cliff looked seemingly impossible from below.
seemingly innocent
3/sˈimɪŋli ˈɪnəsənt/
fixed phrase
appearing harmless or not guilty
Used when someone or something looks harmless or not guilty, but may not really be so.
例文
- It was a seemingly innocent game that turned into serious bullying.
- A seemingly innocent question made everyone feel uncomfortable.
seemingly random
4/sˈimɪŋli ɹˈændəm/
fixed phrase
appearing without any pattern
Used when things look like they happen with no clear reason or order.
例文
- The hacker tried several seemingly random passwords before getting in.
- The numbers may look seemingly random, but there is a simple rule behind them.
seemingly simple
5/sˈimɪŋli sˈɪmpəl/
fixed phrase
appearing easy or straightforward
Used when something looks easy, but is more difficult than it appears.
例文
- What looked like a seemingly simple repair took all afternoon.
- Teaching children can be a seemingly simple task that requires a lot of skill.