nearing

verb

move towards

adjective

very close in resemblance

with or in a close or intimate relationship

giving or spending with reluctance

closely resembling the genuine article

being on the left side

not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances

adverb

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished

near in time or place or relationship

Synonyms for nearing

approachingn nighadv closev nearishadj approximateadj imminentadj impendingadj loomingv appropinquationn comingn upcomingadj proximateadj oncomingadj

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