it again seems

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "it again seems" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when indicating that something appears to be true or happening once more after a previous occurrence. Example: "After reviewing the data, it again seems that our initial hypothesis was correct."

✓ Grammatically correct

Science

News & Media

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

5 human-written examples

For it again seems as if the argument from supervenience generalizes to other cases of supervenience without reduction.

SEP

It again seems that results for VEGF are likely to be highly dependent on the precise location within the tumour from where the sample came.

Acta Neuropathologica

To gauge the influence of these or other factors in contributing to total net response, it again seems pertinent to ask whether stability persists on smaller scales than 50 kb.

BMC Genomics

Again, if increased serotonin leads to increased emotional influence on our moral deliberation, and this is a bad thing, then it again seems to follow that we should reduce serotonin levels, and thereby decrease this biasing influence.

Bioethics

Moreover, this feedback is related directly only to the tension, and not the phase separation, and so it again seems a bit much to call the overall phenomenon one of self-regulation by negative feedback.

eLife

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

55 human-written examples

And then, as more information trickled out, it again seemed reasonable to be reassured, at least on the medical front.

The New Yorker

She had already refinanced once, five years ago, but because of a continued decline in interest rates, doing it again seemed smart.

The New York Times

By the twentieth move of game 6 on the following day, it again seemed that things were heading for a draw.

Huffington Post

As a citizen, will it once again seem tempting to buy land, guns, gold, and bottled water?

The New Yorker

It can again seem to involve appeal to an "unconstructed" set of normative constraints.

SEP

After just under an hour, it once again seemed to be restored and stable for users previously complaining about connectivity.

TechCrunch

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use "it again seems" to clearly indicate a recurring observation or conclusion, ensuring the context provides a previous instance for comparison. For instance, 'After the experiment, it again seems that the hypothesis holds true', clearly referencing a previous experiment or observation.

Common error

Avoid using "it again seems" when there's no previously established information or situation to which you're referring. This can confuse the reader, as the 'again' implies a repetition that doesn't exist. Always ensure a clear antecedent exists in your writing.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "it again seems" functions as an introductory clause expressing a tentative conclusion or observation. Ludwig AI indicates that is grammatically correct and usable in written English. It suggests a recurring perception based on available information or repeated circumstances.

Expression frequency: Uncommon

Frequent in

News & Media

40%

Science

40%

Formal & Business

0%

Less common in

Encyclopedias

0%

Wiki

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Social Media

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Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "it again seems" is a grammatically correct phrase used to indicate a recurring but tentative conclusion. Ludwig AI confirms it's a valid phrase. While it appears more frequently in News & Media and Science, it maintains a neutral register suitable for various contexts. To ensure clarity, use it when there's a prior context or situation to which you're referring. Alternatives such as "once again it appears" or "it seems once more" can be used to add variety to your writing.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

once again it appears

Replaces 'seems' with 'appears' and adds 'once' to emphasize repetition.

it seems once more

Inverts the order and replaces 'again' with 'once more'.

it appears again

Replaces 'seems' with 'appears', simplifying the structure.

it once again seems that

Adds 'that' to introduce a clause, and repositions 'once'.

it seems to be the case again

Adds verbosity by specifying 'to be the case'.

it is seemingly so again

Uses 'seemingly' and rephrases the sentence structure.

it would again appear

Introduces a conditional tone with 'would' and swaps 'seems' for 'appear'.

once more it would seem

Uses a modal verb and inverts the sentence structure.

it is perceived so again

Replaces "seems" with the verb "perceived" adding a more formal tone.

again, it gives the impression

Adds a more complex and specific verb that alters tone.

FAQs

How can I use "it again seems" in a sentence?

Use "it again seems" to indicate a recurring observation or conclusion based on new information or a repeated situation. For example, "After reviewing the updated data, it again seems that our initial projections were accurate."

What are some alternatives to "it again seems"?

You can use alternatives like "once again it appears", "it seems once more", or "it appears again" depending on the specific nuance you want to convey.

Is it redundant to use "again" and "seems" together?

While both words individually express a degree of tentativeness or recurrence, using them together isn't inherently redundant. "It again seems" emphasizes that the impression or conclusion is not only recurring but also somewhat tentative or based on observation rather than certainty.

What is the difference between "it again seems" and "it still seems"?

"It again seems" implies that something appeared true before and now, after some possible change or intervening period, appears true once more. "It still seems" indicates that something continues to appear true without interruption or change. They convey different senses of time and circumstance.