nearing

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Verb near has 1 sense

approach, near, come on, go up, draw near, draw close, come near - move towards; "We were approaching our destination"; "They are drawing near"; "The enemy army came nearer and nearer"
--₁ is one way to come, come up
Sample sentences:
Something ----s
Somebody ----s
Somebody ----s something

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Nearing

Description

Nearing is a versatile term used as a verb, adjective, and adverb. It refers to the act of approaching or getting closer to something in terms of time, distance, or achievement. It can also describe something that is popular or well-liked.

Examples

As a Verb

1. The train I'm waiting for is nearing, so I should get ready to board.

2. The project's completion is nearing, and we must work efficiently to finish it on time.

As an Adjective

1. The nearing sunset painted the sky with vibrant hues of orange and pink.

2. The nearing holiday season brings joy and celebration to people around the world.

As an Adverb

1. The hiker was failing to move forward initially until he saw his destination nearing.

2. Time was passing slowly, but the deadline was nearing rapidly.

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