Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
approaching
verb (present participle of approach)
/əˈproʊtʃɪŋ/
Definition
the act of coming closer to someone or something.
Examples
- The train is approaching the station.
- With the exam approaching, students are studying harder.
- She observed the approaching storm with concern.
Meaning
Approaching refers to the process of moving nearer to a particular point or person. It can indicate physical proximity or a metaphorical approach to a topic or situation.
Synonyms
- nearing
- advancing
- coming
- drawing close
