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Dark clouds were looming over the field.
What does Looming mean?
Looming means seeming large, near, or about to happen.
Dictionary definition
Appearing large, near, or important in a way that may feel serious or worrying.
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Looming in a sentence
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The looming deadline made the team work faster.
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The author used a looming shadow to create a tense mood.
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What does looming mean?
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Which word is closest in meaning to looming?
Approaching is close in meaning to looming.
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Which word is an opposite or strong contrast for looming?
Distant contrasts with looming.
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loo · ming · strongest beat: loo
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WordLooming.
Partadjective.
MeaningLooming means seeming large, near, or about to happen.
ExampleExample: Dark clouds were looming over the field.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- loo · ming
- Strongest beat
- loo
- Ending
- ming
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on loo.
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Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
distantfar away
recedingmoving farther away
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Word family
Looming word family
Base word
looming
adjective
looming
Base form.
verb
loom
To appear large, near, or threatening.
verb
loomed
Appeared in a large or serious way.
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Hint for students
Looming means seeming large, near, or about to happen.
Common mix-up
Looming does not always mean seeming large. In some sentences, it means near or about to happen.
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