loom large
loom large · looms large · loomed large · looming large
To have a great deal of importance, presence, power, or swayTo 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.
» The impending examination loomed large in her mind.
Das anstehende Examen gab ihr keine Ruhe.
Предстоящий экзамен не давал ей покоя.
Meaning
1 senses(idiomatic)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.
Examples
1 sentencesThe impending examination loomed large in her mind.
ruПредстоящий экзамен не давал ей покоя.
deDas anstehende Examen gab ihr keine Ruhe.
Forms
looms large, looming large, loomed large, loomed large| Base form | loom large · to loom large |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | looms large |
| Present participle | looming large |
| Past simple | loomed large |
| Past participle | loomed large |
irregular
Synonyms
1 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelatedwrit large
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle