Word a Day
loom
What does loom mean?
loom (verb): to appear indistinctly, e.g. when seen on the horizon or through the murk.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use loom in a sentence?
- The clouds loomed over the mountains. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce loom?
/lum/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
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What does “loom” mean?
to appear indistinctly, e.g. when seen on the horizon or through the murk
Right! That's what “loom” means.
to commit (a task or responsibility) to someone, especially a subordinate
Not quite: that's what delegate means.
to clarify something by giving, or serving as, an example or a comparison
Not quite: that's what illustrate means.
to utter or repeat in a strongly rhythmical manner, especially as a group
Not quite: that's what chant means.
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