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looms large

looms large is the third-person singular simple present indicative of loom large.

Meaning of loom large

Verb

loom large (third-person singular simple present looms large, present participle looming large, simple past and past participle loomed large)

  1. (idiomatic, intransitive) To have a great deal of importance, presence, power, or sway; to be of great significance or concern, especially when posing a likely threat or danger.
    • Energy policy will loom large in the policy decisions of the new government.
    Synonyms:
    bulk large

Questions about looms large

What is looms large the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Looms large is the third-person singular simple present indicative of loom large.

Words near looms large in the dictionary

  1. loomings
  2. Loomis
  3. loomless
  4. looms
  5. looms ahead
  6. looms large
  7. loomworks
  8. loon
  9. Loon op Zand
  10. loon pants
  11. Loona

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