nearing
word · lemma: near
Definition
Getting close to a place, time, or event; approaching something or someone.
Usage & Nuances
Primarily used for things that are approaching, like deadlines or destinations. Often followed by a time or event ('nearing midnight', 'nearing the station'). More formal than 'getting close to', and less emotional than 'approaching'.
Spanish: acercándosePortuguese (BR): se aproximandoPortuguese (PT): aproximando-seChinese (Simplified): 临近Chinese (Traditional): 臨近Hindi: नज़दीक आनाArabic: يقتربBengali: কাছাকাছি আসা - পৌঁছানোRussian: приближатьсяJapanese: 近づいているVietnamese: đang đến gầnKorean: 다가오고 있다Turkish: yaklaşmakUrdu: قریب آناIndonesian: mendekati
Example Sentences
We are nearing the city now.
basic
It is nearing midnight.
basic
The deadline is nearing.
basic
We're nearing the end of the project, so let's keep up the good work.
natural
If you're nearing retirement, it's time to start planning.
natural
The storm is nearing fast, so we should stay inside.
natural