Approaching: meaning, definitions and examples
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approaching
[ əˈprəʊtʃɪŋ ]
in a physical or abstract sense
Moving closer to someone or something in distance or time.
Synonyms
advancing, coming near, getting closer
Examples of usage
- He saw a figure approaching in the distance.
- The deadline for the project is fast approaching.
- The storm clouds are approaching from the west.
Translations
Translations of the word "approaching" in other languages:
🇵🇹 aproximando
🇮🇳 आ रहा है
🇩🇪 annähernd
- herannahend
- sich nähernd
🇮🇩 mendekati
🇺🇦 наближення
🇵🇱 zbliżający się
🇯🇵 近づいている
🇫🇷 approchant
🇪🇸 acercándose
🇹🇷 yaklaşan
🇰🇷 다가오는
🇸🇦 مقترب
🇨🇿 přibližující se
🇸🇰 približujúci sa
🇨🇳 接近
🇸🇮 približevanje
🇮🇸 nálgast
🇰🇿 жақындау
🇬🇪 მიწვევა
🇦🇿 yaxınlaşma
🇲🇽 acercándose
Word origin
The word 'approaching' originated from the Middle English word 'approchen', which came from the Old French 'aprochier', ultimately derived from the Latin word 'appropiare', meaning 'to come near'. The concept of approaching has been a fundamental aspect of human existence, influencing interactions, decisions, and outcomes throughout history.
See also: approach, approachability, approachable, approaches, unapproachability, unapproachable, unapproachably.