approaching — Coming near or closer in time, distance, or quality; getting ready to arrive or happen.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Coming near or closer in time, distance, or quality; getting ready to arrive or happen.
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈproʊtʃɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 다가오는, 접근하는
Korean pronunciation: 어-프로-칭 (강세: 프로)
Example Sentences
- My cat starts hiding whenever the vacuum cleaner is approaching.
- I'm approaching my 30s and still don't know how to fold a fitted sheet.
- The approaching exam season makes students suddenly become religious.
approaching
ADJECTIVE//əˈproʊtʃɪŋ//
Coming near or closer in time, distance, or quality; getting ready to arrive or happen.
Coming near or closer in time, distance, or quality; getting ready to arrive or happen.
The scientist's way of approaching the problem led to a completely new solution.
Approaching with a smarter strategy and the right coach finally led the team to a breakthrough.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'appropiare' meaning 'to come near or draw close to.' The Latin word combined 'ad' (toward) and 'prope' (near) to create the concept of moving closer to something.
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My cat starts hiding whenever the vacuum cleaner is approaching.”
“I'm approaching my 30s and still don't know how to fold a fitted sheet.”
“The approaching exam season makes students suddenly become religious.”
“We need to start preparing for the approaching conference.”
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