seem vs. look

1. look

- You look + 형용사

너는 ~해보여

You look happy -> 눈으로 봐서 너는 행복해보여

You look so smart in that suit.

 

2. seem

- You seem + state (형용사)

너는 ~한것 같아, ~한 이상을 받는다.

사용할수 있는 모든 감각을 사용하여 판단 즉 *seem은 look을 포함

You seem happy/upset -> 너는 행복한것 같아.

 

3.  look like

- You look like + 명사/문장

- You look like a model today.

- You look like you know what you are doing.

 

*like 전치사 또는 접속사, ~ 처럼, ~듯이

 

4. seem like

- seem like + 명사/절

It seems like a dream.

You seem like you've gained some weight.

It doesn't seem like (that) we'll be able to satisfy him.

 

5. seem to

- seem to + 동사원형

(= be likely to + 동사원형 = appear to + 동사원형)

He seems to be a pilot.

He seems to like classical music.

 

*to 부정사

 

6. It seems that 

The movie seems to be fun. -> It seems that the movie is fun.

He seems to like classical music -> It seems that he likes classical music.

 

*it (가주어), 명사절 (진주어), 우리는 그를 만족시킬수 있을 것으로 보인다.