 come_near |
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| 1. | [ verb ] almost do or experience something | |
| Examples: | "She came near to screaming with fear" |
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| 2. | [ verb ] move towards | |
| Synonyms: | approach near come_on go_up draw_near draw_close | |
| Examples: | "We were approaching our destination" "They are drawing near" "The enemy army came nearer and nearer" |
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| Related terms: | come close bear_down_on push edge_in drive_up approach approach advance | |
| 3. | [ verb ] metaphorically, as in time | |
| Synonyms: | approach | |
| Examples: | "Winter is approaching" "approaching old age" |
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| Related terms: | come get_on approach approach | |
| Similar spelling: |
commoner common_year |
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