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  1. 05-Sep-2007, 06:04 #1
    K_ENG
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    Default look versus seem

    How are the two sentences below different in their meanings?

    She looks like a mother.
    She seems like a mother.

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  2. 05-Sep-2007, 13:57 #2
    Tdol
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    Default Re: look versus seem

    'Seems' could have a wider reference- including behaviour, etc.
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