approaching Meaning & Definition
What Does Approaching Mean?
Approaching is used as an adjective meaning That approaches or approach. As an adverb, it means Nearly. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of approach.
Approaching: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective, adverb, verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //əˈpɹoʊt͡ʃɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | approach, forthcoming and moving |
| Plural | approachings |
Approaching Definition (Adjective)
- That approaches or approach.
the approaching armies
Approaching as an Adverb
- Nearly.
Approaching as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of approach
The army was approaching from the north.
Approaching as a Noun
- The act of coming closer; an approach.
Verb
- To come or go near, in place or time; to draw nigh; to advance nearer.
- To draw near, in a figurative sense; to make advances; to approximate.
as he approaches to the character of the ablest statesman.
- To come near to in place, time, character or value; to draw nearer to.
"Would counsel please approach the bench?" asked the judge.
- To make an attempt at (solving a problem or making a policy).
- To speak to, as to make a request or ask a question.
- To take approaches to.
- To bring near; to cause to draw near.
Synonyms of Approaching
Approaching synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Approaching
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Approaching in a Sentence
the approaching armies
The army was approaching from the north.
as he approaches to the character of the ablest statesman.
"Would counsel please approach the bench?" asked the judge.
Word Forms & Grammar
approaching (not comparable)
approaching
approaching (plural approachings)
Words That Rhyme With Approaching
Origin of Approaching
By surface analysis, approach + -ing.
Approaching Pronunciation
You say approaching as //əˈpɹoʊt͡ʃɪŋ//. It has 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Approaching
Is approaching an adjective or an adverb?
Approaching is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as an adverb, a verb and a noun.
What is another word for approaching?
Words with a similar meaning to approaching include approach, forthcoming and moving. See the full list of approaching synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of approaching?
The plural of approaching is approachings.