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Meaning of can't seem | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

Seem to be unable; seem not to be able.
no-past-participle, no-present-participle
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.

See also

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