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approaching

adj.
B1 Intermediate US //əˈpɹoʊtʃɪŋ// UK //ɐpɹˈəʊtʃɪŋ// ap·proach·ing

adj. coming nearer in time or distance. You use this to describe something that is about to happen or someone who is getting closer to you.

adj. coming nearer in space or time. Often used to describe imminent events or moving objects.


SIMPLE

The approaching storm looks very dark and dangerous.

CONTEXTUAL

The approaching deadline forced the team to work late every night this week.

COMPLEX

The sound of approaching footsteps echoed through the empty hallway, causing the guard to reach for his flashlight.

Synonyms
Origin

By surface analysis, approach + -ing.

Usage

Typically placed before the noun it modifies.

Pitfall

approaching to the cityapproaching the cityApproach is a transitive verb and does not require the preposition 'to' before the object.

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