seem, seam

Seem or seem means to appear to be, or to appear to be true--
Does it seem likely that you'll be promoted?
Does she seem arrogant to you?

Seam or seam ( rhymes with seem ) means the line made by two parts joined on one side, especially the line where two pieces of cloth are sewn together--
The shirt split along the shoulder seam.
The seam of your pants is coming apart.

 Now that you know that, you can say--
"Does this seam seem crooked to you?"

Note--"seamy" means sordid or squalid--
They stayed in a seamy hotel that had a rough-looking clientele.
Note # 2--"Seemly" describes proper or appropriate conduct--
It was not seemly to be so forward, said her great aunt.
"Unseemly" describes inappropriate or loose, loud public manners or conduct--
The congregation found the minister's behavior unseemly, and fired him.
Note # 3--"seamless" ( one word ) means all of a piece, or in one piece, without any seams, literally or figuratively--
He wants a seamless robe, cut from one large piece of cloth.
If we plan everything carefully, the transition should be seamless.
Not to be confused with "seem less" ( two words ), meaning to appear to be of a smaller quantity, literally or figuratively--
Does the amount in this glass seem less than the amount in the other?
Does she seem less depressed lately?