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loom vs overshadow

overshadow vs loom

loom is a noun but overshadow is not a noun.

loom and overshadow both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
loom Yes No Yes No
overshadow No No Yes No
As verbs, overshadow is a hyponym of loom; that is, overshadow is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than loom:
  • loom: hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing
  • overshadow: be greater in significance than
Other hyponyms of loom include dominate, eclipse.
loom (noun) overshadow (noun)
a textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile
loom (verb) overshadow (verb)
weave on a loom cast a shadow upon
appear very large or occupy a commanding position be greater in significance than
come into view indistinctly, often threateningly make appear small by comparison
hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing
Difference between loom and overshadow

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