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it is appeared
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "it is appeared" is not correct and should not be used in written English.
The correct phrase would be "it appeared" or "it has appeared," depending on the tense and context of the sentence. Example: It appeared that he had never heard of the company before.
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
10 human-written examples
Ms Silva, fragile-looking as it is, appeared visibly tired.
News & Media
It is appeared that PSFME leads to the most active and richest extract in phenolic content including molecules such as quercetin and isorhamnetin not extracted with other techniques.
Science
It is appeared in velocity decrease within inter-joint blocks.
It is appeared from the Table 2 that the coal seam M43 is somewhat different from the other coal seam, M2, M12 and M24.
This tactic immediately put me at odds with traditional angel groups, where it is appeared to be all about the ask or transaction.
News & Media
It is appeared that the NH2-terminal of TRPA1 has approximately 15 ankyrin repeats with several cysteine and lysine residues crucial for activation by reactive agonists (Hinman et al., 2006; Macpherson et al., 2007).
Science
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
50 human-written examples
It is not just appearing as if we have something to hide; it is appearing beholden to a wealthy man.
News & Media
This disparate treatment, unappealing as it is, appears unavoidable.
News & Media
It's appeared on a site listing other simple games.
News & Media
It's appeared on countless television spots.
News & Media
It's appearing increasingly possible.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Avoid using the phrase "it is appeared" in formal writing. Instead, use the correct past tense form "it appeared" or the present perfect form "it has appeared" for clarity and grammatical accuracy.
Common error
A common mistake is using "it is appeared" when intending to use the past tense or present perfect. Remember that "appear" doesn't typically take a passive form in this context. Stick to "it appeared" or "it has appeared" to avoid this error.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "it is appeared" is an incorrect verb conjugation. The verb 'appear' does not take a passive form in this construction. According to Ludwig AI, the correct forms are "it appeared" (past simple) or "it has appeared" (present perfect).
Frequent in
Science
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News & Media
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Formal & Business
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
The phrase "it is appeared" is grammatically incorrect and should be avoided in formal writing. The correct alternatives are "it appeared" or "it has appeared", depending on the intended tense. As Ludwig AI points out, using the correct form ensures clarity and accuracy in your writing. While there are some examples in news and scientific contexts, due to the grammatical issues, it's best to use the corrected phrases, or other alternatives like "it seems" or "it is evident", for better communication.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
it appeared
This is the simple past tense correction, removing the unnecessary "is".
it has appeared
This is the present perfect tense correction, showing a completed action in the past with relevance to the present.
it seems
This expresses a similar meaning of something becoming evident, but uses a different verb.
it would seem
A more formal and tentative way of saying "it seems".
it is evident
This alternative emphasizes the clarity or obviousness of something.
it is clear
Similar to "it is evident", highlighting the lack of ambiguity.
it becomes apparent
This highlights the process of something becoming clear over time.
it transpires
A more formal and less common way of saying something becomes known.
it unfolds
Suggests a gradual revelation or development.
it materializes
Implies something concrete or tangible becoming visible or real.
FAQs
What's the correct way to say "it is appeared"?
The correct way to phrase this is either "it appeared" or "it has appeared", depending on the context. "It appeared" is simple past tense, while "it has appeared" is present perfect.
Is "it is appeared" grammatically correct?
No, "it is appeared" is grammatically incorrect. The verb "appear" doesn't usually take a passive construction in this way. Use "it appeared" or "it has appeared" instead.
When should I use "it appeared" versus "it has appeared"?
"It appeared" is used for a completed action in the past, such as "It appeared that the meeting was over". "It has appeared" connects the past action to the present, such as "It has appeared in several reports that the company is struggling".
What are some alternatives to using "it is appeared" in a sentence?
Depending on the context, you could use phrases like "it seems", "it is evident", or "it becomes apparent". The best choice depends on the specific meaning you want to convey.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
85%
Authority and reliability
2.1/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested