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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

can't seem to find

I can't find the book.
I can't seem to find the book.
What's the difference?
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I can't seem to find any real difference. The result is the book has not been found.

— Optilang

  • I can't seem to find any real difference.
  • The result is the book has not been found.
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I can't seem to find any real difference.

The result is the book has not been found.
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Just to be thorough, in what context, would you say the seem version? or you would use them interchangeable?
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For me they are interchangeable - perhaps using seem adds an air of frustration to it.
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optilangan air of frustration to it.

Good point! Thanks, Optilang.
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Another thought.

I can't seem to = I don't appear to be able to

I can't - I am not able to
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The 2nd is more doubful
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