seem late
Frequency: 7.510.5 per million words
Used to suggest that it appears to be late based on observation.
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Examples (10)
- It didn't seem late to me, but everyone was leaving.
- The clock said nine, but it still seemed late for a weeknight.
- Does it seem late to you for them to be starting dinner?
- By the time they arrived, it already seemed quite late.
- I know it's only 10 PM, but it seems late because I'm so tired.
- The quiet streets made it seem late even though it was only dusk.
- When you're having fun, time can often seem late or early.
- She felt it was rude to call, as it seemed rather late.
- The shadows were long, and the air was cool; it definitely seemed late.
- Despite the early hour, the party began to seem late for some guests.