Draw near Meaning in English
expression
ˈdɹɔ/ /ˈnɪɹ
DRAW-NEER
dɹˈɔː/ /nˈiə
draw-NEE-uh
Definición
To come closer in space or time, often used for events, deadlines, or people approaching.
Uso & Matices
Slightly formal and literary. Common with seasons, holidays, or important moments ('as winter draws near'). Can mean both physical and temporal closeness. Not used for drawing pictures.
Spanish: acercarsePortuguese (BR): aproximar-sePortuguese (PT): aproximar-seChinese (Simplified): 临近 - 靠近Chinese (Traditional): 臨近 - 靠近Hindi: निकट आनाArabic: يقتربBengali: নিকটবর্তী হওয়া - আসন্ন হওয়াRussian: приближаться - наступать (о времени)Japanese: 近づくVietnamese: đến gần - cận kềKorean: 다가오다Turkish: yaklaşmakUrdu: قریب آناIndonesian: mendekat - semakin dekat
Oraciones de Ejemplo
The school year will draw near soon.
basic
As the train draws near, please stand back.
basic
The end of the movie draws near.
basic
We started to pack our bags as our vacation drew near.
natural
It gets colder as winter draws near.
natural
People get excited as the festival draws near.
natural