Loom ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Loom ( verb )

1. Appear as a vague or indistinct shape, especially in the dark or from a distance.
2. Appear as a large, imposing, or threatening shape or presence.
3. Be about to happen or appear.

Origin:

Old english gelōmian, from gelōme "looming", from gelōm "twilight", of germanic origin; related to middle low german glōmen.

Examples:

1. The storm clouds loomed on the horizon.
2. The threat of war loomed over Europe.
3. The possibility of failure loomed large in their minds.
4. The problem loomed as insurmountable.
5. The solution to the problem loomed in sight.

(As a noun)

Loom ( noun )

1. Appear as a vague or indistinct shape, especially in the dark or from a distance.
2. Appear as a large, imposing, or threatening shape or presence.
3. Be about to happen or appear.

Origin:

Old english gelōmian, from gelōme "looming", from gelōm "twilight", of germanic origin; related to middle low german glōmen.

Examples:

1. The storm clouds loomed on the horizon.
2. The threat of war loomed over Europe.
3. The possibility of failure loomed large in their minds.
4. The problem loomed as insurmountable.
5. The solution to the problem loomed in sight.