appearing ...; looking ...
way to ...; method of ...ing
form; style; design
like; similar to
thing (thought or spoken)
「様」 has other readings with different meanings.
まるで夢を見ているようだ。
It's as if I'm dreaming.
顔色が悪くて病気の様に見えます。
He looks sick.
彼女は泣いているようだった。
She seemed to be crying.