loom
Translation
to loom, to appear, to impend
Examples
Dark clouds loomed on the horizon.
Dark clouds loomed on the horizon.
The deadline is looming.
The deadline is looming.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) looms (sth.) appears in a large, threatening way A large ship loomed out of the mist.
Similar Words
Synonyms: appear, emerge, impend, threaten
Etymology
Of uncertain origin, possibly from a Scandinavian source related to 'lame', originally meaning 'to walk haltingly'.
Memory Tips
The double 'o' in 'loom' can look like a pair of large, spooky eyes appearing in the dark. Also, it sounds a bit like 'gloom'.