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Nearing: meaning, definitions and examples

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nearing

 

[ ˈnɪrɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

approaching time

Nearing refers to the act of approaching or coming close to something, whether it be a physical location or a specific moment in time. It implies a process of movement or change towards a particular point.

Synonyms

approaching, coming, drawing near

Examples of usage

  • The deadline for the project is nearing.
  • As the storm clouds gathered, the end of summer felt like it was nearing.
  • She could feel her birthday nearing and was filled with excitement.

Translations

Translations of the word "nearing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aproximando-se

🇮🇳 नज़दीक आना

🇩🇪 nahekommen

🇮🇩 mendekati

🇺🇦 підходити

🇵🇱 zbliżający się

🇯🇵 近づく

🇫🇷 s'approcher

🇪🇸 acercándose

🇹🇷 yaklaşma

🇰🇷 가까워지다

🇸🇦 يقترب

🇨🇿 přibližující se

🇸🇰 približujúci sa

🇨🇳 接近

🇸🇮 približajoč

🇮🇸 nálgast

🇰🇿 жақындау

🇬🇪 მოახლოვება

🇦🇿 yaxınlaşmaq

🇲🇽 acercándose

Etymology

The word 'nearing' originates from the Old English 'near,' which means 'near, close, or neighboring,' combined with the present participle suffix '-ing.' The evolution of the term reflects a gradual shift from static proximity to an active process of approaching. In Middle English, 'near' was used as both a verb and adjective, denoting closeness in both physical space and temporal context. Over the centuries, the usage of 'nearing' became more prevalent in various contexts, including everyday conversation, literature, and specific fields such as science and geography. The term has retained its fundamental meaning while expanding its applications, particularly in relation to time and relationships.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,463, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.