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eclipse vs loom

loom vs eclipse

eclipse and loom both are nouns.

eclipse and loom both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
eclipse Yes No Yes No
loom Yes No Yes No
As verbs, loom is a hypernym of eclipse; that is, loom is a word with a broader meaning than eclipse:
  • eclipse: be greater in significance than
  • loom: hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing
Other hypernyms of eclipse include brood, bulk large, hover.
eclipse (noun) loom (noun)
one celestial body obscures another a textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile
eclipse (verb) loom (verb)
cause an eclipse of (a celestial body) by intervention weave on a loom
be greater in significance than appear very large or occupy a commanding position
come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing
Difference between eclipse and loom

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