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seems this issue
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "seems this issue" is not correct in standard written English.
It may be an attempt to express a perception or observation about an issue, but it lacks proper grammatical structure. Example: "It seems this issue is more complicated than we initially thought."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
News & Media
Science
Alternative expressions(20)
close this item
are this issue
settle this issue
conclude this issue
approaching this issue
related this issue
lay this issue
close this question
finalize this issue
closing this issue
wrap up this issue
close this matter
finished this issue
close the matter
close this research
resolve this issue
close this election
put this issue to rest
close this problem
close this issue
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
2 human-written examples
It seems this issue is amplified by the prolific use of images.
News & Media
She said that the campaign will "give it to July or August" to see if structural changes to the broadcasting industry are going to happen but, "if not then we will have to consider our position and say it seems this issue is not being resolved – maybe our next step is to ask if the licence fee is value for money and not pay the licence fee".
News & Media
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
56 human-written examples
The "front page of the internet" is currently down across all platforms and it seems this "slight issue" may be a bit of a doozy.
News & Media
Perversely, it seems this hugely important issue cannot be debated seriously in a general election campaign.
News & Media
However, it seems that this issue is more a feature than a problem when considering steady solutions of the SWE containing hydraulic jumps.
Nevertheless, it seems that this issue mainly influenced admixture estimates in only one population (SIE).
Science
Google seems to recognize this issue.
News & Media
Maybe, but it seems unlikely that this issue will have a great effect on where cases are filed.
News & Media
Organizational readiness is one body of literature that seems to explore this issue.
The rather bland conclusion that ferrets should keep being used seems to skirt this issue.
Science
It seems unlikely that this issue will be the subject of prospective research.
Science
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When indicating a perception about an issue, use the structure 'It seems that this issue is...' or 'This issue seems to be...' for improved clarity.
Common error
Avoid using the phrase "seems this issue" directly. Instead, restructure the sentence to include 'that' after 'seems' or use alternative phrasings like 'it appears that this is the issue' to maintain grammatical correctness.
Source & Trust
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Authority and reliability
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Real-world application tested
Linguistic Context
The phrase "seems this issue" attempts to function as an introductory expression of observation or opinion regarding a particular subject. However, it lacks proper grammatical structure, making it non-standard. Ludwig AI indicates its grammatical incorrectness.
Frequent in
News & Media
50%
Science
50%
Formal & Business
0%
Less common in
Academia
0%
Encyclopedias
0%
Reference
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "seems this issue" is grammatically incorrect in standard English. Ludwig AI confirms this, suggesting it's an attempt to express an observation but lacking proper structure. While example sentences are available, they do not validate the phrase's correctness. Instead, use alternatives like "it seems that this issue is" or "this issue seems to be". Remember to structure your sentences clearly to convey your intended meaning effectively. This phrase is infrequent and primarily found in News & Media and Science contexts.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
it appears that this is the problem
Replaces "seems" with "appears" and restructures the sentence for better flow.
it would appear that this is the issue
Adds a degree of formality and uses "would appear" for softened assertion.
it seems like this is the problem
Incorporates "like" to make the statement more conversational.
the issue appears to be this
Shifts the focus to the issue itself and uses "appears to be" for a formal tone.
it seems that the problem is this
Inserts "that" for grammatical correctness.
this problem seems to be
Reorders the sentence to begin with "this problem" for emphasis.
this issue appears to be
Similar to the above, but uses "appears" for a more formal construction.
this seems to be the issue
Reorders the sentence to start with "this" and uses a common phrasing.
it seems this is the problem
Omits the word 'issue' to use problem, simplifying the wording.
apparently, this is the issue
Uses 'apparently' to convey that the issue is evident.
FAQs
How can I correctly use "seems this issue" in a sentence?
The phrase "seems this issue" is not grammatically correct. Instead, use phrases like "it seems that this issue is" or "this issue seems to be".
What's a more formal way to express "seems this issue"?
For a more formal tone, try "it appears that this is the issue" or "it would appear that this is the issue".
What are some alternatives to "seems this issue" for casual conversation?
In casual conversation, you could say "it seems like this is the problem" or simply "this seems to be the issue".
Is there a difference in meaning between "seems this issue" and "this issue seems"?
While "this issue seems" is grammatically correct and conveys a sense of observation or opinion, "seems this issue" is not standard English. Always prefer the former.
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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
84%
Authority and reliability
2.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested