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Meaning of can't seem | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. Seem to be unable; seem not to be able.
    no-past-participle, no-present-participle
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see can't, seem.
    no-past-participle, no-present-participle

Examples

“I can't seem to lift⟳ the box alone. Would you give⟳ me a hand, please⟳?”
“You can't seem bored when you're at a job interview. If you are bored, hide⟳ it!”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

can't stand can't stand the sight of can't wait Canadianising Canadianize Canadianized

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