APPROACH Synonyms
There are 40 hypernyms of the word approach. (close relations)
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| approaching | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | |||||
noun • the event of one object coming closer to another • the temporal property of becoming nearer in time • the act of drawing spatially closer to something adjective satellite • of the relatively near future | ||||||
| coming | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | |||||
noun • the act of drawing spatially closer to something • arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous) • the temporal property of becoming nearer in time • the moment of most intense pleasure in sexual intercourse adjective satellite • of the relatively near future | ||||||
| come near | verbv | |||||
verb • almost do or experience something • move towards • come near in time | ||||||
| access | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the right to enter • the right to obtain or make use of or take advantage of something (as services or membership) • a way of entering or leaving • a code (a series of characters or digits) that must be entered in some way (typed or dialed or spoken) to get the use of something (a telephone line or a computer or a local area network etc.) • (computer science) the operation of reading or writing stored information • the act of approaching or entering verb • obtain or retrieve from a storage device; as of information on a computer • reach or gain access to | ||||||
| advance | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a movement forward • a change for the better; progress in development • a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others • the act of moving forward (as toward a goal) • an amount paid before it is earned • increase in price or value adjective satellite • being ahead of time or need • situated ahead or going before verb • move forward, also in the metaphorical sense • bring forward for consideration or acceptance • increase or raise • contribute to the progress or growth of • cause to move forward • obtain advantages, such as points, etc. • develop in a positive way • develop further • give a promotion to or assign to a higher position • pay in advance • move forward • rise in rate or price | ||||||
| attack | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons) • an offensive move in a sport or game • intense adverse criticism • ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation • the act of attacking • a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase • a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition • the onset of a corrosive or destructive process (as by a chemical agent) • strong criticism verb • launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with • attack in speech or writing • take the initiative and go on the offensive • attack someone physically or emotionally • set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task • begin to injure | ||||||
| feeler | nounn | |||||
noun • one of a pair of mobile appendages on the head of e.g. insects and crustaceans; typically sensitive to touch and taste • a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others • sensitivity similar to that of a receptor organ • slender tactile process on the jaws of a fish | ||||||
| near | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||
adjective • not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances adverb • near in time or place or relationship • (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but adjective satellite • being on the left side • closely resembling the genuine article • giving or spending with reluctance • with or in a close or intimate relationship • very close in resemblance verb • move towards | ||||||
| overture | nounn | |||||
noun • orchestral music played at the beginning of an opera or oratorio • something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows • a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others | ||||||
| approach path | nounn | |||||
noun • the final path followed by an aircraft as it is landing | ||||||
| approach shot | nounn | |||||
noun • a relatively short golf shot intended to put the ball onto the putting green | ||||||
| border on | verbv | |||||
verb • come near or verge on, resemble, come nearer in quality, or character | ||||||
| draw close | verbv | |||||
verb • move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position • move towards • pull towards oneself | ||||||
| draw near | ||||||
verb • move towards | ||||||
| glide path | nounn | |||||
noun • the final path followed by an aircraft as it is landing | ||||||
| glide slope | nounn | |||||
noun • the final path followed by an aircraft as it is landing | ||||||
| go about | verbv | |||||
verb • begin to deal with | ||||||
| go up | verbv | |||||
verb • move upward • increase in value or to a higher point • move towards • be erected, built, or constructed • go upward with gradual or continuous progress • burn completely; be consumed or destroyed by fire • travel up | ||||||
| plan of attack | nounn | |||||
noun • ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation | ||||||
| set about | verbv | |||||
verb • begin to deal with • enter upon an activity or enterprise • take the first step or steps in carrying out an action | ||||||
