loom — to appear as a large, often frightening or unclear shape
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to appear as a large, often frightening or unclear shape
Pronunciation (IPA): /luːm/
Korean meaning: 어렴풋이 나타나다, (위협적으로) 다가오다
Korean pronunciation: **룸**
Example Sentences
- My mom's nagging looms large whenever I see dirty dishes.
- The mountain loomed through the fog like a sleeping giant.
- Monday morning always looms like a monster on Sunday night.
loom
VERB//luːm//
to appear as a large, often frightening or unclear shape
A bear's dark silhouette looms menacingly through the mountain fog
Gloomy monster looms large - a frightening shadow appears!
Shadows loom outside the room, bringing doom!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'lomen' and Old English 'gelōm', related to Old Norse 'lómr' meaning 'break' or 'crack'. The word may also be influenced by Dutch 'lomen' (to move heavily or clumsily).
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom's nagging looms large whenever I see dirty dishes.”
“The mountain loomed through the fog like a sleeping giant.”
“Monday morning always looms like a monster on Sunday night.”
“The ancient loom still works perfectly after 100 years.”
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