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loom vs appear

appear vs loom

loom is a noun but appear is not a noun.

loom and appear both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
loom Yes No Yes No
appear No No Yes No
As verbs, appear is a hypernym of loom; that is, appear is a word with a broader meaning than loom:
  • loom: come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
  • appear: give a certain impression of being something or having a certain aspect
Other hypernyms of loom include look, seem.
loom (noun) appear (noun)
a textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile
loom (verb) appear (verb)
weave on a loom come into sight or view
appear very large or occupy a commanding position be issued or published
come into view indistinctly, often threateningly come into being or existence, or appear on the scene
hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing appear as a character on stage or appear in a play, etc.
give a certain impression of being something or having a certain aspect
(of a proposition) seem to be true, probable, or apparent
present oneself formally, as before a (judicial) authority
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