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Dark clouds began to loom over the field.
What does Loom mean?
Loom means to appear large or near.
Dictionary definition
To appear large, close, or important; also a machine used for weaving cloth.
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The deadline seemed to loom as the project took longer than expected.
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In another meaning, a loom is a machine that weaves threads into cloth.
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What does loom mean?
Loom means to appear large or near.
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Which word is closest in meaning to loom?
Appear is close in meaning to loom.
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Which word is an antonym or strong contrast for loom?
Fade contrasts with loom.
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WordLoom.
Partverb, noun.
MeaningLoom means to appear large or near.
ExampleExample: Dark clouds began to loom over the field.
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fadeFade means to become less clear or visible.
recedeRecede means to move farther away.
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Word family
Loom word family
Base word
loom
verb
loom
Base form meaning to appear large or near.
verb
looms
Appears large or near now or often.
verb
loomed
Appeared large or near in the past.
adjective
looming
Seeming large, near, or important.
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Loom means to appear large or near.
Common mix-up
Loom is not the same as fade. Loom means loom means to appear large or near.
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