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looming

/ˈluːmɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To appear indistinctly, eg. when seen on the horizon or through the murk.

Examples :

"The clouds loomed over the mountains."
appearance weather nature

Related Words

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condition noun

/kənˈdɪʃən/

A logical clause or phrase that a conditional statement uses. The phrase can either be true or false.

"The condition for getting a raise at work is meeting your quarterly targets. "

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exaggerated verb

/ɛɡ-/

To overstate, to describe more than is fact.

"My brother exaggerated how difficult the math test was, saying it would take him hours to complete, when in reality he finished it in just 30 minutes. "

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something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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redemption noun

/ɹɪˈdɛmpʃən/

The act of redeeming or something redeemed.

"After failing the first test, Maria studied hard, and her high score on the second test was a moment of redemption for her. "

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elevated verb

/ˈɛləveɪtɪd/

To raise (something) to a higher position.

"The doctor told me elevating my legs would help reduce the swelling."

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deadline noun

/ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/

A time limit in the form of a date on or before which something must be completed.

"I must make this deadline or my boss will kill me!"

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improving verb

/ɪmˈpɹuːvɪŋ/

To make (something) better; to increase the value or productivity (of something).

"Buying more servers would improve performance."

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dedicated verb

/ˈdɛdɪkeɪtəd/

To set apart for a deity or for religious purposes; consecrate.

"The family dedicated the new playroom to their recently deceased grandfather. "

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mountains noun

/ˈmaʊntn̩z/

An elevation of land of considerable dimensions rising more or less abruptly, forming a conspicuous figure in the landscape, usually having a small extent of surface at its summit.

"We spent the weekend hiking in the mountains."

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threatening verb

/ˈθɹɛt.n̩.ɪŋ/

To make a threat against someone; to use threats.

"He threatened me with a knife."

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imminent adjective

/ˈɪmɪnənt/

About to happen, occur, or take place very soon, especially of something which won't last long.

"The storm is imminent; we should get inside before the rain starts. "

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ennobled verb

/ɪˈnoʊbəld/ /əˈnoʊbəld/

To bestow with nobility, honour or grace.

"Helping the elderly neighbor ennobled the student in the eyes of the community. "