Seam vs. Seem

What Is Their Main Difference?

These two are homophones. However, 'seam' is where two pieces of cloth are sewen, whereas, 'seem' is a linking verb that means appearing in a particular way.

Differences

'Seam' refers to where two pieces of cloth adjoin, while, 'seem' is a linking verb that means appearing in a particular way. Look at the examples below:

Example

She angrily tore the dress from its seam.

Joanna seems to be in a different place mentally. What's going on?

Similarities

They are homophones. They only have similar pronunciations.

Are They Interchangeable?

We can never use them interchangeably because 'seam' is a noun and is referred to clothing, whereas, 'seem' is a linking verb. Compare:

Example

✓ It never seemed strange to me.

X It never seam strange to me.

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