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APPROACHING

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj., adverb)

Definitions

There are 13 meanings of the word Approaching.

How to pronounce approaching:

US

Approaching - as a noun

The event of one object coming closer to another

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
approach17

The temporal property of becoming nearer in time

Example: "The approach of winter"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
approach17coming11

The act of drawing spatially closer to something

Example: "The hunter's approach scattered the geese"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
approach17coming11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
motion8move9movement15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Approaching - as an adjective satellite

Of the relatively near future

Example: "The approaching election"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
coming11forthcoming22upcoming15

Approaching - as a 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.

Example: "As he approaches to the character of the ablest statesman."

To come near to in place, time, character or value; to draw nearer to.

Example: ""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.

Approaching - as an adjective

That approaches or approach.

Example: "The approaching armies"

Approaching - as an adverb

Nearly.

Example Sentences

"He saw an approaching storm and quickly ran indoors."
"The approaching deadline stressed him out."
"We could see the approaching train from a distance."
"Her heart raced as the approaching footsteps grew louder."
"The approaching winter season brings excitement for many people."
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Word Game Points

Is APPROACHING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, approaching is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

APPROACHING has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.

Is APPROACHING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, approaching is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
APPROACHING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 25.

Is APPROACHING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, approaching is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
APPROACHING has a WORDFEUD points total of 25.

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