Word
approaching
Phoneticsap·proach·ing, stress on the second syllable
US/əˈpɹoʊtʃɪŋ/
UK/ɐpɹˈəʊtʃɪŋ/
Definitions
01coming soon
B1 · Intermediate
adj. coming closer in time or about to happen soon.
adj. describing an event or period that is imminent or nearing in time.
“The students are all studying hard for their approaching exams.”
“The approaching deadline forced the legal team to work through the weekend to ensure all documentation was filed correctly.”
02moving closer
A2 · Elementary
v. moving toward a person, place, or thing.
v. the present participle of 'approach', indicating physical movement toward a destination or object.
“I could see a large truck approaching in the distance.”
“Approaching the summit, the hikers found that the wind had increased significantly, making the final ascent much more treacherous than anticipated.”
03the act of nearing
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the act of coming closer to something.
n. the gerund form denoting the process or act of drawing near in space or time.
“The approaching of the storm made everyone run for cover.”
“The sudden approaching of the enemy fleet caught the coastal guards entirely by surprise, as the radar had been malfunctioning since dawn.”
Antonyms
Etymology
By surface analysis, approach + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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