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loom2

 
pronunciation:
lum
part of speech: verb
inflections: looms, looming, loomed
definition 1: to appear or come into view, often as a very large, dim, or twisted shape.
The monster loomed in the heavy mist of the dark forest.
synonyms:
emerge
similar words:
appear, ascend, rise, soar, take shape, tower
definition 2: to approach or appear to be approaching, as something serious that is expected or likely to occur in the future.
As the storm loomed, the campers struggled to put their picnic things away and secure their tent.With the election looming, both candidates made their final appeals to the voters.
similar words:
approach, brew, near
definition 3: to appear to the mind as something very difficult or dangerous.
The piano recital loomed in his thoughts, and he got more and more nervous as the day approached.
similar words:
appear, menace, threaten, tower