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loom vs seem

seem vs loom

loom is a noun but seem is not a noun.

loom and seem both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
loom Yes No Yes No
seem No No Yes No
As verbs, seem is a hypernym of loom; that is, seem is a word with a broader meaning than loom:
  • loom: come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
  • seem: give a certain impression of being something or having a certain aspect
Other hypernyms of loom include appear, look.
loom (noun) seem (noun)
a textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile
loom (verb) seem (verb)
weave on a loom give a certain impression of being something or having a certain aspect
appear very large or occupy a commanding position (of a proposition) seem to be true, probable, or apparent
come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing
Difference between loom and seem

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